Veríssimo on his strengths and partnership with Luan Peres at Santos | OneFootball

Presented at Vila Belmiro this Tuesday, defender Lucas Veríssimo reminded Santos fans of his main characteristics. The defender also celebrated the return of his partnership with Luan Peres, with whom he shared the Alvinegro Praiano defense between 2019 and 2021.

“In recent years, I’ve played on the left and on the right as well, I have no difficulties. But I prefer playing on the right because of my history. I think 90% of my games are on the right. I’ve always been very good in the air and I haven’t lost that, quite the opposite. I try to improve more and more and I’m here to help,” said the defender.

Veríssimo also spoke about Vojvoda’s possible game systems. Although he prefers to play with a line of four defenders, the coach has used three center-backs on some occasions this season, including in the last match, and may change the defensive system.

“I’ve already played in a back three, four, or five… I’ve even played as a full-back. I’ve played many roles over the years and, regardless of the position, we have to adapt and the important thing is to help Santos,” the player added.

Partnership with Luan Peres

Santos’ starting center-back duo under Sampaoli and Cuca between 2019 and 2021, Lucas Veríssimo celebrated being back with Luan Peres. The defender highlighted the importance of both being more mature now and also pointed out the other options in the Santos defense. The duo was one of the pillars of the campaign that took the club to the 2020 Libertadores final.

“I’m close to (Luan Peres), I’ve talked a lot with him in recent days. There are a lot of players I’ve known since the youth academy here at Santos. It’s really good to play with players I already knew, and I see them much more mature as well. Now we have to keep our heads focused on helping Santos, which always has to compete for titles and fight at the top,” said the defender.

“Man, we (Lucas and Luan) know each other very well. He’s a great player and has also played for great teams. He came back more mature, as did I. Whether it’s playing with him, with Zé, with Adonis, we have to focus on helping Santos. We have to improve and evolve as quickly as possible,” he concluded.

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