Vasco boss has 30 days to tackle 4 issues before cup semi-final | OneFootball

Vasco has exactly one month until the first leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinal. The match against Fluminense, scheduled for December 11, has become the salvation of the season. After three consecutive defeats in the Brasileirão, Fernando Diniz faces the challenge of solving four urgent issues.

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The post-defeat “syndrome” and the fragile defense

The two biggest problems for Vasco are confidence and defense. The team was coming off six victories, but the defeat to São Paulo made the team “lose its way.” Diniz was called “stupid” and key players, like Cuesta and Paulo Henrique, experienced sharp declines.

Defensive errors are chronic. The Cruz-Maltino is the team with the most mistakes leading to goals in the Brasileirão. In recent games, there were silly penalties (against São Paulo and Botafogo) and a bizarre mistake in ball distribution (against Juventude).

Despite the call-up, PH has not been playing well – Photo: André Durão/ge

Diniz's doubts at Vasco: Midfield and Attack

Besides the mental and defensive issues, Diniz does not have a clear starting lineup. The main doubt is the pair of defensive midfielders. Cauan Barros seems certain, but Tchê Tchê and Hugo Moura are in poor form, leaving the spot open.

In attack, the debate about Vegetti has resurfaced. The team was more efficient without him, using a mobile attack. However, the Argentine is the country's top scorer. Diniz has 30 days to decide if the team will focus on pressure or crosses.

Vegetti lost his starting position on the team – Photo: Jorge Rodrigues/AGIF

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