Vegetti criticised at Cerro Porteño, fans call for benching | OneFootball

The honeymoon was short-lived. Less than a month after leaving Vasco with idol status and as a top scorer, the striker Pablo Vegetti is experiencing a turbulent moment at Cerro Porteño. The 37-year-old player, signed as the big star of the Paraguayan season, has become the main target of fan criticism after the 0-0 draw against 2 de Mayo last Saturday (7), in the Paraguayan Championship.

Despite having recently scored his first goal (in the 2-0 victory over Luqueño), the overall performance of the “Pirate” has not justified, in the eyes of fans and the local press, the high investment made by the club. His discreet performance in the last round was the trigger for a wave of virtual protests, where the forward was called “useless” and his starting position was questioned.

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Reality Check: Expectation vs. Performance

The dissatisfaction of the Ciclón fans is largely due to the expectations created. Vegetti arrived in Paraguay with the credentials of being one of the top scorers in Brazilian football in recent years. However, his adaptation to the more physical and scrappy style of Paraguayan football has been slow.

On social media, harsh comments dominated the pages related to the club.

“For me, there were two options: perform well from the first minute or fail, and the way things are going, it seems the second option was chosen”, analyzed a fan.

Another was harsher:

The Legacy at Colina and the Future in Paraguay

While under pressure in Asunción, Vegetti is still fondly remembered by a large part of Vasco's fans, although his departure divided opinions. In Rio de Janeiro, he delivered decisive goals and technical leadership. In Paraguay, the demand is for immediate impact.

The coach of Cerro Porteño still supports the Argentine's starting position, betting that his goal-scoring instinct will return with a sequence of games. However, with the fans' patience running thin and the shadow of options on the bench, the “Pirate” will need to navigate rough waters to prevent his stint at the Paraguayan giant from becoming a premature disappointment.

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