With Brenner injured, Colidio set to be tried as Vasco centre-forward | OneFootball

Brenner’s foot ligament injury has opened the door for Facundo Colidio to be tried at centre-forward by Pedro Emanuel in the coming matches. The Argentine will be unveiled on Friday at CT Moacyr Barbosa.

According to Globo.com, Vasco signed Colidio for his flexibility, seen mainly as a second striker but able to play as a number nine or out wide. The move was driven by technical director Felipe and approved by sporting director Admar Lopes.

He had been set for the left flank, with Brenner central and Andrés Gómez on the right. With Brenner initially expected to miss about a month, Colidio could now get his chance through the middle.

In training he has pleased with pace, movement into space and clean finishing. Not a traditional reference point, he drops to help build play and runs behind defenders, and his link with Nuno Moreira has stood out.

Without Brenner, Spinelli, David and Colidio are the central options. After facing Olimpia, Vasco host Santos on Sunday at São Januário in the 23rd round, a direct fight against the Z-4, and Colidio could be the focal point.

The setback has sharpened transfer plans. If Brenner chooses left-foot surgery, his absence could reach four months. Vasco continue to seek goals, with heavyweight number nines scarce mid-window, and a move for Jhon Córdoba was hindered when Krasnodar demanded eight million euros upfront. The club are also assessing wingers who finish well.

Source: Globo.com

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