Andrés Gómez blossoms at Vasco and dreams of a Copa call-up | OneFootball

Forward Andrés Gómez is going through a period of major offensive improvement at Vasco. About ten days ago, he led the stats as the player with the most shots in the Brazilian Championship, but was still struggling with a complete lack of goals. After that frustrating spell, the Colombian listened closely to the advice of coach Renato Gaúcho and became a decisive piece. He scored two crucial goals, including the beautiful winner in the comeback victory against São Paulo.

The coaching staff’s main demand was for the winger to have a stronger physical presence inside the opponent’s penalty area. That direct instruction had a very quick effect in the Brasileirão. In the matches against Remo and the São Paulo side, the player knew how to make the most of good chances on the right side of the attack. Against the team from Pará, he shook off his marker and struck with his left foot. Against the São Paulo club, he hit a rebound first-time with great power to find the net.

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Tactical improvement helps Vasco’s attack

The coach explained the tactical request and highlighted that the player himself acknowledged the major change in attitude in Vasco’s attack. The manager detailed the behind-the-scenes situation during his latest press conference, reinforcing the tactical demand placed on the squad:

This strong rise in finishing comes at a crucial moment for Vasco’s performance this season and for the winger’s career. The forward was included in the last two call-ups for the Colombia national team and is eagerly dreaming of a permanent place at the World Cup. He regained his valuable spot in coach Néstor Lorenzo’s squad after losing playing time in Europe.

Standout in assists and focus on the national team

During the last international break, the winger came off the bench to play against Croatia and France, the same opponents faced by the Brazilian national team in that friendly window. The forward totaled more than 60 minutes on the pitch across the two matches. That playing time helped cement his name among his country’s attacking options for the world tournament that is approaching quickly.

Besides his recent goals to secure victories, the player had already stood out at Vasco as a top provider in attack. Since arriving in Rio de Janeiro in July last year, no player in the championship’s Serie A has recorded more assists than him. The winger has already tallied 10 direct assists in 42 matches wearing the Cruz-Maltino shirt.

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