“I want my squad full of hunger” says Renato after Vasco win

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·11 mai 2026

“I want my squad full of hunger” says Renato after Vasco win

Coach Renato Gaúcho did not hide his relief after Vasco’s important win over Athletico Paranaense this Sunday, in the 15th round of the Brazilian Championship. At São Januário stadium, the manager was straightforward:

“We played a good game from the start. We created chances, showed the desire to win that I keep asking from them, gave the opponent no opportunities, and with a lot of commitment we managed to get out of the danger zone.”

The three points lifted the club to a total of 20 points in the tournament. The coach praised the attitude shown on the pitch:

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“This commitment, this passion they are showing on the field, is what the fans want to see. Everywhere I go, people congratulate me for what we are doing.”

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The positive result changed the team’s standing in the competition, and the coach is already looking toward the top.

“When I arrived, I said that at the very least I wanted my group to play with a lot of passion, so I’m not going to get tired of repeating that word. Their commitment has been essential,” the man in charge of the locker room said about Vasco’s future.

As for the squad’s consistency, he kept the same demanding tone.

“The result can even be negative, but what cannot happen is failing to fight. That’s what I demand a lot from my group, regardless of who starts, regardless of the competition — I think that desire is important,” he said.

Thiago Mendes scored the winning goal – Photo: André Durão/ge

Players earn praise from the coach after Vasco’s home win

The individual performances of Thiago Mendes and striker Spinelli were also discussed in the press conference.

“Both were very good. Spinelli did his job very well, especially what I ask of a striker: hold the ball up front, win a foul, battle with the center-backs. Argentinians have that fighting spirit,” praised Vasco’s coach.

The creative setup saw the return of Adson, and squad management remains focused on the physical side.

“He’s coming back from an injury. It’s hard to return after a long time out. And even if he could handle the whole game, sometimes you need to be substituted, otherwise you wouldn’t need backups,” he concluded.

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This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.