Vasco back David, surgery lays bare family drama | OneFootball

Vasco set up a true internal support network to welcome and monitor the emotional state of forward David Corrêa, affectionately known as DVD, before the delegation’s trip to Salvador. The player became the target of warrants in Operation A Tropa, launched by the Civil Police of Espírito Santo, and received direct support from the club’s board and coaching staff before this Wednesday’s decisive match against Vitória in the Copa do Brasil.

The No. 7’s main concern behind the scenes was the impact of the public exposure on his family. Alone in his apartment in Barra da Tijuca when the police arrived, the forward had his cell phone seized and became desperate when he realized he did not know his own mother’s phone number by heart, leaving him unable to reassure her amid the major media coverage of the images.

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Statement at the police station and denial of crimes

After accompanying the inspection of his locker in the dressing room at CT Moacyr Barbosa alongside technical director Felipe Maestro, the player went to the 14th Police Precinct (Leblon) to formally provide clarification to the authorities.

In his official statement to investigators, the forward confirmed that he knows people mentioned in the investigation in his hometown in Espírito Santo, but firmly denied any involvement, complicity, or participation in the interstate arms and drug trafficking scheme.

Vasco’s legal support and focus on the match

The seizure of the player’s cell phone took place solely so that forensic experts could check for any possible conversations with one of the gang members under investigation. Cruzmaltino’s legal team, which had full access to the terms of the testimony, assures that the player has no connection to the crimes under investigation.

Backed by the board of Vasco SAF and cleared to play by head coach Pedro Emanuel, the forward traveled with the group to Barradão and remains fully integrated into the team’s sporting commitments.

David scored in Vasco’s last match – Photo: Matheus Lima/Vasco

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