Diniz uses international break to rethink Vasco’s attack | OneFootball

After the dramatic 4-3 victory over Vitória this Sunday (5th) at São Januário, Vasco da Gama gained a period of ten days without official matches due to the FIFA Date. The next match will only be on October 15th, against Fortaleza, at Arena Castelão, for the Brazilian Championship.

Coach Fernando Diniz intends to use this break for tactical adjustments and a reassessment of the attack, especially regarding Pablo Vegetti's current form, who is going through his worst streak since joining the club.

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Vasco's coach, Fernando Diniz | Reproduction/Instagram/@timediniz

Despite still being the top scorer of the season, with 24 goals in 51 matches, the Argentine forward hasn't scored in seven games, which has caused discomfort among fans and doubts about his starting position.

Meanwhile, the young GB is gaining confidence. The forward scored one of the goals in the victory over Vitória and expanded the debate about a possible change in the offensive command.

Diniz explains substitution and praises Andrés Gómez

In a press conference, Fernando Diniz justified Vegetti's substitution at halftime and highlighted the performance of other players.

“I understood that the team could improve with the entry of Andrés Gómez, who has been showing good performance. He has been making the most of his opportunities and deserves a chance. It was a coherent change with what the game demanded at that moment,” explained the coach.

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Photo: Leandro Amorim/Vasco

Changes in the attack and expectations for the match against Fortaleza

Asked about the chance of starting the match against Fortaleza without Vegetti among the starters, Diniz did not rule out the possibility.

“That possibility always exists. We had that possibility today, we had it in the previous game. All players are fighting for their position — Andrés Gómez, Matheus França, David. I can set up a more offensive or more balanced team, depending on the circumstances. The performance on the field and also in training will be decisive. Now we will have enough time to analyze and define the best team to face Fortaleza,” he added.

During the break, Vasco intends to correct defensive and offensive flaws, regain energy, and seek consistency in the final stretch of the Brasileirão.

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