Rollheiser shines again, pushing for Santos starting spot | OneFootball

Benjamin Rollheiser once again became one of the most talked-about names at Santos after the 1-1 draw with Mirassol last Wednesday at Vila Belmiro, in the 34th round of the Brazilian Championship. Even though he played for only 20 minutes, the Argentine made the most of every moment on the pitch and changed the team's offensive dynamic.

According to numbers from SofaScore, Rollheiser completed 22 out of 27 passes he attempted and also completed two dribbles. His entry also made the game easier for Robinho Jr., who started receiving the ball in better positions and created good finishing opportunities.

This recent performance represents an important change for the attacking midfielder. After a period of inconsistent performances, being benched seems to have served as a wake-up call. More focused, the player has been making the most of the minutes given to him by the coach.

In recent rounds, Rollheiser has been decisive. Against Flamengo, he came on at the 40th minute of the second half and provided the assist for Santos' second goal in the 3-2 defeat. In the following match, against Palmeiras, he scored the winning goal after coming on at the 43rd minute.

Coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda’s preference for the right wing continues to be Barreal, who, in addition to contributing in attack, offers greater defensive solidity and prevents overloading the right side. Even so, with the three-midfielder formation, the coach has more leeway to take risks offensively without compromising the defensive balance.

Rollheiser’s presence could ease some of the responsibility on Neymar, who has often struggled with the lack of a partner capable of sharing the creative load and giving the team more control during matches.

Standings Situation

With the draw, Santos remains on the edge of the relegation zone. The team is in 16th place with 37 points, one more than Vitória, who managed to draw against Palmeiras tonight at Allianz Parque.

Santos’ Next Match

Internacional vs. Santos (35th round of the Brasileirão) Date and time: 11/24 (Monday), at 9:00 p.m. (Brasília time) Venue: Beira-Rio, in Porto Alegre (RS)

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