Lucas Piton aims to win back his place and could start for Vasco | OneFootball

Left-back Lucas Piton is working hard in training as he tries to win back his place in Vasco’s main squad. After being one of the team’s key pillars in attacking buildup in recent seasons, the player has yet to hit his stride in 2026. Amid rumors of possible interest from clubs abroad, he is going through a period of some internal uncertainty and is looking to regain his best technical level.

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Teammate’s injury opens up space at Vasco

The No. 6 lost his regular starting spot to Cuiabano, who, ironically, is also going through a poor spell technically. To make matters worse for the current starter, he picked up a muscle problem during the weekend defeat to Corinthians and had to be substituted. This unexpected opening now appears as a golden opportunity for a comeback.

The injured player did not take part in the ball work session held this Tuesday at CT Moacyr Barbosa. With this absence confirmed by the coaching staff, he has become a major doubt for the important international clash against Olimpia of Paraguay. The match is scheduled for this Thursday (30) at São Januário in the Copa Sudamericana.

Lucas Piton trains to win back his place – Photo: Dikran Sahagian/Vasco

The full-back’s numbers under Renato Gaúcho

This physical issue suffered by his direct rival is exactly the chance Piton needed to impress coach Renato Gaúcho. The recent record is not favorable, since in 11 matches under the current manager, the Vasco player has appeared six times and started in only three different games.

The defender remained on the bench without being used in five matches, including the important wins over São Paulo and Paysandu. He only got minutes again when he came on at halftime in the defeat to Corinthians in the Brazilian Championship, replacing Vasco’s injured teammate and delivering a performance considered tactically solid.

Signed for the 2023 season, the wing-back has always stood out for his strong attacking quality and support going forward. He recorded 11 assists and one goal in 55 matches last year. His current objective is to overcome the drop in form that began in the closing stretch of the last calendar year and establish himself once again at Vasco, where he has made 18 appearances this year.

Piton in action against Coritiba – Photo: Matheus Lima/Vasco

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