Vitor Roque: Schedule draining, Palmeiras on the up vs Vasco | OneFootball

Center forward Vitor Roque knows that Palmeiras will not have an easy time in the match against Vasco, valid for the 25th round of the Brazilian Championship. This is due to two reasons: the grueling schedule and the good moment experienced by Cruzmaltino under the command of coach Fernando Diniz.

Palmeiras took to the field last Sunday, when they were defeated by Bahia. On the same day, the delegation returned to the capital of São Paulo. The Alviverde squad, like Vasco's, had only two days of preparation, with the starters only taking to the field this Tuesday.

“The game schedule is very grueling. We have two competitions to fight for [Brazilian and Libertadores] and we are fully capable of reaching both. I was even commenting with Murilo, we had only two days of recovery in relation to the last game. Yesterday we did an internal work, today is the first day on the field and tomorrow there is another game. But that's it, we have to work with a lot of humility and I'm sure everything will work out”, the player evaluated.

Palmeiras arrives for the clash after losing 1-0 to Bahia. Verdão saw Flamengo increase the distance at the top of the table, but Vitor Roque is confident that the team can play a good game against Vasco this Wednesday.

Vasco, on the other hand, is in great shape and has not lost in five matches in the Brazilian Championship, with three wins and two draws. What weighs in favor of Palmeiras, on the other hand, is the recent record - Alviverde has an unbeaten run of almost ten years against Cruzmaltino.

“We know it will be a very difficult game against Vasco, it is a team that is on a very good upward trend also with [Fernando] Diniz. We worked with a lot of humility in this little time we had. We will also count on the support of our fans, which will be very important”, projected the number 9.

“As Professor Abel says, after the games it's 24 hours to celebrate or lament. The game against Bahia is over, and now it's time to think about the next one. Since yesterday we have been focusing on Vasco, because it will be a very important game for us”, he added.

Appreciation of the fans

Vitor Roque had a somewhat turbulent start at Palmeiras and took a while to get going, but today he is in a great moment. The center forward is the team's second top scorer of the season, with 12 goals scored and four assists - he is only behind Flaco López, who has 19 goals.

The celebration of the number 9 has been a hit among Palmeiras fans, especially among children. Vitor Roque appreciated the affection of the fans and wants to maintain the good phase to give more joy to the fans.

“I am very happy with the affection of the fans, especially the children. Sometimes, I can't believe it. It's very gratifying, it's a pride. I even changed my profile picture, I put myself in the last game with three little kids doing the little tiger. I'm very happy. I hope I can score many more goals and leave the registered mark more and more”, the attacker celebrated.

Vitor Roque's numbers for Palmeiras

Palmeiras' situation in the Brazilian Championship

Palmeiras is in third place in the Brazilian Championship, with 49 points - five less than the leader Flamengo. Verdão comes from a defeat to Bahia by 1-0 and saw the Rubro-Negro from Rio increase the advantage at the top of the table.

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