Renato Gaúcho wins Vasco dressing room, Tchê Tchê returns: likely XI | OneFootball

The management shake-up in the Vasco football department had an immediate effect on the confidence and attitude of the players on the pitch. Coach Renato Gaúcho needed only two official matches to achieve perfect harmony with the Cruzmaltino squad, securing an impressive win against Palmeiras and a bitter draw, but with a good performance, against Cruzeiro.

The Rio team reached seven points in the Brasileirão standings, and the new coach has already demanded that the same aggressive approach be maintained for the upcoming fixtures of the season.

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Tactical Revival and New Formation

The change of atmosphere at the training center transformed the scenario for players who had been out of favor with former coach Fernando Diniz. The main example of this resurgence goes by the name of Tchê Tchê. The midfielder had a direct, frank, and crucial conversation with Renato Gaúcho in the first days of training. The dialogue restored the midfielder’s confidence, making him believe again in his key role within the Cruzmaltino tactical setup for the long national championship campaign.

The player’s recovery fits perfectly into the new game model designed by the coaching staff to provide more security to the defensive sector. During recent training sessions, Renato Gaúcho tested a formation based on three natural midfielders, lining up Tchê Tchê alongside Thiago Mendes and Hugo Moura. The main idea is to increase physical presence in midfield and plug the gaps given to opponents.

Tchê Tchê gets a new chance at Vasco – Photo: © Thiago Ribeiro/AGIF

Preparation for the Derby and Vasco’s Probable Lineup

The acid test for the new tactical structure will take place in a tense state derby scheduled for this Wednesday (18th), starting at 9:30 PM, on the Maracanã pitch. The clash against Fluminense marks Renato Gaúcho’s first encounter with the Rio rival since his resignation last year. The archrival has 13 points and is fighting for the top spot in the Brasileirão, demanding Vasco’s maximum strength.

To try to topple the direct rival and climb the table, Vasco’s probable lineup features maximum strength and new faces on the bench. The starting eleven should take the field with: Léo Jardim; Paulo Henrique, Saldivia, Robert Renan, and Cuiabano; Thiago Mendes, Hugo Moura, and Tchê Tchê; Nuno Moreira, Andrés Gómez, and David.

Renato prepares Vasco’s next team – Photo: Dikran Sahagian

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