How Vojvoda has transformed the mood and mindset at Santos | OneFootball

Santos believes that hiring Juan Pablo Vojvoda has been beneficial. Although they have not yet secured a series of victories, the club has changed its attitude on the field and is playing more attractive football.

The squad is also approving the changes imposed by the Argentine. Compatriot of the coach, Álvaro Barreal commented on the turnaround of the group since the hiring of the former Fortaleza coach.

“From the first moment with the coach, we knew we had to get out of this situation, change our attitude. His arrival helped us a lot, with the style of play and the day-to-day. The intensity also helped us to work and have more intensity in the games,” he said.

Vojvoda has been on the Santos bench for seven matches, with two wins, four draws, and one loss.

Coach's Instructions

Excluding the 3-0 setback against Ceará, the Peixe even had good performances in the other matches, but struggled a lot with accuracy. Effectiveness is one of the main demands of the coach nowadays. Against Corinthians, the problem was smaller. Out of 19 shots, three went in.

“We who play as forwards and midfielders have to finish and score goals. The coach asks us to be more effective. It's about practicing the shot so that on game day, the goal can come,” said Barreal, who scored a stunning goal at Vila Belmiro.

The good atmosphere being created at CT Rei Pelé is an extra incentive for the players. Barreal even revealed that playing on the right, as he has been positioned, is not his preference. However, he is making an effort to deliver.

“My original position is on the left, but this year I am playing a lot on the right. I play and continue to play because it is a pleasure for me to play at this club, but I feel better on the left. Luckily, the goal came and I had good performances on the right. To help the club, I play wherever needed,” he concluded.

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Santos' Position in the Table

Santos is in 16th place, with 31 points, three more than Vitória, which is at the start of the relegation zone.

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