Vasco’s pitch makeover: What’s known about November’s improvements? | OneFootball

The São Januário pitch, which has recently been criticized by Vasco’s own coach, Fernando Diniz, has shown a “slight improvement” after the start of intensive treatments. However, the field still displays patches and remains far from ideal. This information comes from journalist Pedro Cobalea of the portal Lance!.

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Vasco races against the clock

The club’s management and the company responsible for maintenance are racing against time. The team benefits from a long period without home games, which is crucial for the success of the treatment. The expectation is that the pitch will be in much better condition than it has been recently.

The entire recovery operation has a clear deadline. The Gigante will only return to play at São Januário on November 2, when they face São Paulo in the Brazilian Championship. Until then, there will be almost two weeks of focused work to address the aesthetic issues and improve playability.

Definitive solution still depends on renovation

Despite current efforts, the definitive solution to the problem, as specialists have already explained, will not come now. The São Januário grass is over 20 years old and suffers from “mutations” that cause the patches.

The complete replacement of the field, estimated at R$ 2 million, is only expected to happen with the major stadium renovation planned for 2026.

Patches on the pitch are the target of intense criticism – Photo: Reproduction X/Twitter News Colina

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