Vasco fans want Vegetti out, who should replace him? | OneFootball

Despite being the top scorer in Brazilian football in 2025, forward Pablo Vegetti is experiencing his most contested phase at Vasco. The recent decline in performance, combined with pressure from some fans, has put the captain's starting position in question. The classic match against Flamengo next Sunday (21) could be a turning point for the striker's future.

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Vegetti replaced by Andrés Gómez

In a poll conducted by the ge portal, Vasco fans chose their ideal attack for the classic against Flamengo. The result was surprising: the team's top scorer was only the third most voted, indicating a clear desire for a tactical change in the team.

In the popular vote, the newly signed Andrés Gómez was the big winner, with 43% of the votes to form the offensive quartet. David, who started in the thrashing over Santos, came in second with 29% of the preference. Vegetti, captain and top scorer in Brazil this season, received only 24% of the votes.

The preference for Gómez, who has not yet started but has performed well coming off the bench, and for David, shows the public's desire for a more mobile and faster attack.

Vegetti is not having a good moment at Vasco – Photo: Jorge Rodrigues/AGIF

Tactical debate intensified after Vasco's recent games

The discussion about the striker resurfaced after the 6-0 thrashing of Santos, when the team played without a fixed reference and had its best performance of the year. The subsequent defeat to Corinthians, with a similar formation, added another element to the debate. The group advocating for a faster attack believes that against an opponent like Flamengo, which tends to dominate possession, the best strategy would be to exploit counterattacks.

Despite his impressive numbers this season, with 24 goals, Vegetti's performance has been questioned. Against Flamengo, the Argentine has scored one goal in eight matches. The poll serves as a barometer of public opinion. The final decision, however, will be up to Fernando Diniz, who now has the entire week of training to decide whether to keep his captain and top scorer or to heed the message from the stands.

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