Vasco boss may bench key player to last the full 90 minutes | OneFootball

Coach Fernando Diniz is taking advantage of a free week to prepare a true tactical revolution at Vasco for the derby against Flamengo. According to journalist Leonardo Baran, the coach has already decided on a new starting center-back duo and is considering drastic changes in the attacking sector, possibly benching even one of his main standouts.

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Defense will see the debut of the new signings duo

The main and most anticipated change is confirmed. The starting center-backs for Vasco in the derby will be the newly signed Robert Renan and Carlos Cuesta. The debut of the pair, who arrive with starting status, is Diniz's big bet to fix the team's defensive problems. Cuesta, who is right-footed, should play on the right side, filling the gap left by João Victor.

Carlos Cuesta is expected to start – Photo: André Durão

Attack may see one of the standouts dropped

The big surprise may come in the attack. Nuno Moreira, who is in great form, could be dropped from the starting lineup. The analysis indicates that the coaching staff is concerned about the team's drop in performance in the second half, since neither Nuno nor Coutinho have managed to maintain their intensity for the full 90 minutes. Leaving Nuno on the bench would be a strategy to have a high-level substitute for the final stage.

The possible departure of Nuno Moreira would open up space for Andrés Gómez to start. Diniz believes that, against Flamengo, Vasco will need more speed and a long-ball option, both characteristics of the Colombian forward.

Even Vegetti's spot in the starting lineup is not 100% guaranteed, showing that the coach is willing to change everything to find the ideal formation for the derby.

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