Vasco prioritise the Copa Sul-Americana, Renato Gaúcho plans new rotation | OneFootball

Vasco needs to quickly put the stumble in the national tournament behind them. The frustrating draw against Remo, valid for the 11th round of the Brazilian Championship, is already considered old news behind the scenes at the Rio club.

The team led by coach Renato Gaúcho is now turning all its attention to the Copa Sudamericana. The Cruz-Maltino will face Audax Italiano this Tuesday (14), at 9 p.m. (Brasília time), in front of the home crowd at São Januário.

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Rotation and the squad’s physical wear

For this important international challenge, the coaching staff is expected to stick with its preservation strategy. Just as it did against Barracas Central, the clear tendency is to use an alternative lineup with squad rotation.

The squad’s physical wear has been the main reason behind the Vasco manager’s decisions. The main goal is to keep the team’s competitive level high without putting the starters’ fitness at risk.

Warning signs on and Vasco’s current form

At the press conference, the coach was very sincere and demanded efficiency.

The coach promised tactical improvements and stated that the team will have a preseason during the World Cup break.

The team’s performance in the league has set off strong warning signs. After quickly picking up seven early points, the side is now suffering from isolated lapses in concentration. The club currently has 13 points and sits in 12th place. The next domestic focus will be against São Paulo on Saturday (18), in Rio de Janeiro.

Vasco are expected to field a mixed team again – Photo: Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images

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