Vasco boss faces unexpected headache ahead of Fortaleza clash | OneFootball

The call-up of their fullbacks to the national teams, a source of pride for Vasco, has turned into a logistical and technical crisis for coach Fernando Diniz. Due to the FIFA Date schedule, the club is unlikely to have Paulo Henrique and Puma Rodríguez available for the match against Fortaleza. The absence of the two specialists may force a radical improvisation in the team.

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FIFA Date logistics make the use of the athletes unfeasible

The problem is purely mathematical. Vasco faces Fortaleza on Wednesday, October 15, at 9:30 pm, at Castelão. However, less than 48 hours before, their two fullbacks will be on the other side of the world.

Paulo Henrique will be with the Brazilian National Team in Tokyo, for the friendly against Japan, on Tuesday (14). Puma Rodríguez will defend Uruguay against Uzbekistan, in Tashkent, on Monday (13). The travel time and fatigue make their participation in the Brasileirão match practically impossible.

Coach is left without natural options for the position

With the two right-backs unavailable, Fernando Diniz finds himself without any natural option to field in the position. The situation creates an unprecedented puzzle for the coach, who will need to find an emergency solution.

Improvisation of a midfielder is the studied alternative

Faced with the crisis, a speculation by journalist Matheus Giuberti gains strength. The most likely alternative would be the improvisation of midfielder Tchê Tchê at right-back. The player has already played in this position at all other clubs he has passed through.

Although he has never played this role at Vasco, his experience and versatility make him the most logical solution to the problem.

Tchê Tchê may take on a new role – Photo: Matheus Lima/Vasco

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