Vasco still back him! Hinestroza rues bitter draw in south | OneFootball

Forward Marino Hinestroza got his golden opportunity on Wednesday night (01) during Vasco’s draw against Coritiba. Starting for the first time under Renato Gaúcho, the Colombian logged his most minutes since arriving in Rio de Janeiro, staying on the pitch for 85 minutes at Estádio Couto Pereira.

Despite the team effort, the player is still facing the natural challenges of adapting to Brazilian football and is seeking greater consistency to quiet doubts from part of the fanbase.

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The coaching staff’s support for Vasco’s gem

Marino has been receiving special attention behind the scenes at São Januário to speed up his adaptation process. According to reporting by Bolavip Brasil, the Giant of the Hill is treating the new signing’s situation naturally, offering all the necessary support so he can feel technically secure. The coaching staff is working directly with the player to integrate his pace-based style into the style of play used in the country more quickly, aiming to maximize his performances over the course of the Brazilian Championship.

Renato believes the foreigner has everything needed to add value to the Vasco squad, but understands that success depends on his individual commitment to raising the level of his performances. It is worth remembering that, before signing with Vasco, the forward was very close to joining Boca Juniors in Argentina, in a deal that was at an advanced stage but was never finalized. Now, the full focus is on his development within the black-and-white squad, which is planning further quality signings shortly after the World Cup.

Marino’s self-criticism and Vasco’s shot off the post

On the pitch, Marino showed flashes of his attacking potential and nearly opened the scoring even before Tchê Tchê’s goal, rattling the post of the opposing goalkeeper with a burst of speed.

However, the forward did not hide his frustration with the final result and made a harsh self-criticism about the Rio club’s deep posture in the second half. He pointed out that the confidence generated by the opening goal ended up leading to a dangerous drop in intensity from the team.

As he left the field, the player analyzed the strategic mistake that cost them all three points:

The focus now turns to the derby against Botafogo, which will take place next Saturday (04).

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