Headache for Vasco: Renato weighs tactical switch without Andrés Gómez | OneFootball

For the first time this season, Vasco da Gama will not have forward Andrés Gómez available to the coaching staff. The major absence forces head coach Renato Gaúcho to rack his brain and make changes to the starting lineup that will take the field against Coritiba.

The tough away match, valid for the 9th round of the coveted Brazilian Championship, is scheduled for next Wednesday (01) at 8:30 p.m., under the lights of Couto Pereira stadium. The Vasco manager is facing a real tactical dilemma behind the scenes and has not yet decided who the ideal replacement on the wing will be.

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The internal battle and tactical variations

During the latest intense training sessions at the club’s training center, the Vasco coach tested two main options for the open spot: Marino Hinestroza and Adson. The Colombian forward is the only one of the new signings who has yet to take off in a Vasco shirt and is still going through a difficult adaptation period, but there is huge expectation for him to get his first real chance as an undisputed starter.

On the other hand, the Brazilian winger has already been used several times by the new manager in recent matches, but has not managed to firmly establish himself among the starting eleven.

The coaching staff’s headache could be solved through a drastic tactical change in the attack. There is a strong possibility of moving David into a wider role on the flanks, opening up important central space for Spinelli or Brenner to lead the line.

Since arriving at São Januário, Renato has chosen the No. 7 as the team’s main fixed reference in the box, leaving the highly touted signings on the bench. This reshuffle would significantly expand the team’s attacking options, and the final decision should come in training by this Tuesday (31).

Marino could get the chance he has been waiting for to take off at Vasco – Photo: Alexandre Durão

The size of Vasco’s starter’s absence

The difficulty in finding a replacement lays bare just how tactically important the absent player is. Colombian Andrés Gómez boasts the impressive mark of being the only player in the entire Vasco squad to have played in absolutely every match on the 2026 calendar so far. The speedy winger has appeared in all 17 of the team’s official matches this season, starting 16 of those valuable opportunities.

The Vasco wide man has recorded one goal and three assists for his teammates up to this point in the competition. The player, who was recently called up to represent Colombia during the international break, received his third yellow card in the last round and will be required to serve an automatic suspension in the interstate clash scheduled for April 1st (01).

Andrés Gómez is a key piece for Vasco – Photo: André Durão/ge

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