Despite the slip-up, debutants in defence leave Vasco with positives | OneFootball

The 2-2 draw with Ceará, conceded in stoppage time, left a bitter taste for Vasco. However, the match brought very positive and hopeful news for the future. The game marked the debut of the new center-back duo, formed by Robert Renan and Carlos Cuesta, and the performance of the reinforcements was a great comfort amidst the frustration.

+ In addition to the draw, Vasco suffers a significant loss for the classic match against Flamengo

Reinforcements show immediate impact

The two new center-backs, who played together for the first time in the second half, have already shown their worth. Robert Renan, who had been the hero of the qualification in the Copa do Brasil, played his first match as a starter.

Meanwhile, Carlos Cuesta, in his official debut, scored the goal that put Vasco ahead. Despite the personal achievement, the center-back lamented the final result. He stated:

Vasco's coach seeks to consolidate the sector

With the good start of the duo, the trend is that Fernando Diniz finally consolidates his defensive system. The coach had been struggling with a lack of options and had to, on several occasions, improvise defensive midfielder Hugo Moura in the position. The arrival of the reinforcements, therefore, solves the main shortage of the squad.

The expectation now is for the first match of the duo as starters from the beginning. With the suspension of Lucas Freitas, the trend is that Robert Renan and Carlos Cuesta form the starting center-backs for Vasco next Sunday (21), in the classic match against Flamengo. It will be the litmus test for the defense that arrives with the mission of bringing security and tranquility to the team.

Robert Renan is expected to become a starter – Photo: TV Reproduction

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