Golden chance: Lucas Piton seizes absence, ramps up battle at Vasco | OneFootball

The draw against Coritiba this past Wednesday (01) marked the long-awaited return of left-back Lucas Piton to Vasco’s starting lineup. Without Cuiabano, who was rested at the last minute by the coaching staff due to severe muscle pain in the glute area, the No. 6 was given the task of starting the match played on the pitch at Couto Pereira stadium.

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Piton’s return and performance for Vasco

The Vasco full-back had not started a match among the first-choice eleven since the important clash against Palmeiras, held on March 12 (12), which also marked coach Renato Gaúcho’s debut with the club. Since that match, the defender had taken the field in only two games for the Rio side, but always as an option brought on during the second half from the bench.

During the game in the south of the country, the No. 6 was practically focused and restricted to marking Lucas Ronier, who was the opponent’s main attacking threat in the match. Although he tried a dangerous shot in the second half, Piton did not push forward into attack as often as he usually does, prioritizing security and not compromising the defensive system.

Uncertainty at Vasco’s left-back spot for the derby

Looking ahead to the rest of the season, there is still no official confirmation regarding the return of the regular starter to face Botafogo this coming Saturday (04), under the lights at São Januário. The current starter has not been diagnosed with any injury, but is undergoing strict physical assessments in the medical department to determine whether he is fully fit to play.

In this scenario of clinical uncertainty on Friday (03), Lucas Piton may receive another golden opportunity to establish himself in Vasco’s starting team. The state derby, valid for the 10th round of the Brazilian Championship, appears as the perfect stage for the full-back to win back his place once and for all and show his value once again.

Lucas Piton had a good game against Coritiba – Photo: Matheus Lima/Vasco

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