Vasco hit 10 points with Renato, Thiago Mendes praises training

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·23 de março de 2026

Vasco hit 10 points with Renato, Thiago Mendes praises training

Vasco overcame Grêmio 2-1 at the São Januário stadium. Midfielder Thiago Mendes stood out once again and celebrated the team's positive streak. The team reached their fourth consecutive game without defeats. The squad goes into the FIFA Date break with excellent performance under coach Renato Gaúcho. The group secured 10 out of 12 possible points in recent rounds of the Brazilian Championship.

The positive score placed the Rio de Janeiro club in ninth position on the table. The Giant of the Hill accumulates 11 points in the overall standings of the national tournament. The competition will be paused for just over ten days. The team will return to the field on April 1st. The next challenge will be against Coritiba at the Couto Pereira facilities.

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Daily work and connection with Vasco's fans

Vasco's number 23 assumed a decisive role in recent victories. He had already shone in the previous triumph against Fluminense. After the final whistle on Sunday, the athlete gave an interview at the edge of the field. The midfielder pointed to the effort in training as the main factor for the team's turnaround. The player also appreciated the constant support of the fans in the stands.

The midfielder detailed the work environment in an interview with the Premiere channel:

“I think it's the day-to-day, the work we do every day, striving to bring joy to the fans. They deserve it, and our team deserves it too for the work done, the performance shown, and the fans attending. That's why we can respond on the field.”

Tactical change at halftime and coach's insight

Vasco's performance dropped at the start of the second half. The midfielder requested a substitution and left the field during halftime. The change had an immediate impact on the dynamics of the home match. The opponent from Rio Grande do Sul increased their production and began to pressure Vasco's defense. The coach addressed the topic during the press conference. He justified the inclusion of Rojas and Matheus França in the team.

Renato detailed the tactical choice:

“When Thiago asked to leave, I put in Rojas and França because they hold the ball. They know how to make plays with the forwards on the side and attack the area. There's no point, with the game demanding, to put in a forward who goes back and forth.”

Vasco's coach emphasized the priority of controlling the risks until the end. The strategy aimed to reduce the offensive volume of the tricolor from Rio Grande do Sul. He concluded:

“I tried to make us suffer less. It was clear that Grêmio would go all out. We knew how to suffer and achieved another victory. Under my command, it's 10 points. We've climbed well in the table. Regardless of the position of forward, full-back, I have a group. I will use the players.”

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