Pedro Emanuel’s first month at Vasco, who rose and who fell | OneFootball

Vasco face Olimpia in the Copa Sul-Americana on Thursday, marking one month of Pedro Emanuel in charge. Across seven matches he has two wins, four draws and one defeat.

Globo.com notes that beyond results he has imposed a clearer identity, reached the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals and the Sul-Americana last 16, and reshaped the squad hierarchy.

Jair is the emblem of the upturn, promoted ahead of Barros after injury and now anchoring midfield with balance and build-up play. Right-back Paulo Henrique has regained form and a starting spot, adding thrust on the flank.

Tchê Tchê has settled alongside Jair and Thiago Mendes, acting as a third creator and supplying Brenner’s second against Fluminense. At centre-back, Cuesta has returned next to Robert Renan to steady the defence, though his fitness is in doubt after a knock versus Bahia.

Rojas has lost minutes, starting only the 1-0 defeat to Vitória before six games as a substitute and three unused outings, with a three-volante shape reducing the need for a 10. Barros has also been demoted, and Santiago Sosa heightens competition.

Up front, Spinelli ceded ground to an in-form Brenner despite scoring against Independiente Medellín, but Brenner’s injury could open the door. With Colidio not registered in the Sul-Americana, Spinelli is in contention to face Olimpia.

A demanding run now follows, with knockout ties in both cups and a relegation fight in the Brasileirão. Vasco are winless in the league under Pedro Emanuel and sit 18th, with Santos to come on Sunday.

Source: Globo.com

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