However, the forward had a calm performance at the Neo Química Arena, expanding the coach’s biggest dilemma at Vasco: defining the ideal attacking trio.
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The right wing has become the biggest question mark for the coaching staff at the start of the season, as reported gee.
In nine days of the Brasileirão, Renato has already tried four different attacking lineups, but none of the chosen players managed to establish themselves as the ideal partner for Andrés Gómez and David.
The rotation in the Vasco attack
So far, the distribution of opportunities among the top three has been as follows:
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Andrés Gómez, David and Nuno Moreira: 4 games
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Andrés Gómez, David and Rojas: 3 games
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Hinestroza, David and Nuno Moreira: 1 game (Hinestroza replaced Gómez, who was suspended, in the draw with Coritiba)
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Andrés Gómez, David and Brenner: 1 match
Among the options available to play on the right, only Adson has yet to start a match with Renato.
The forward has been used in the second half (he came on against Palmeiras, Fluminense, São Paulo and Corinthians).
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In Neo Química Arena he replaced Tchê Tchê and even gave more intensity to the area, but not enough to create real danger for the opposing goal.
With the three defensive midfielder system adopted by Renato Gaúcho, the wingers have assumed even more responsibility and prominence.
The lack of a reliable starter on the right has created a chain effect that affects Vasco in both phases of the game.
In attack: an unbalanced team Without rhythm and presence on the right, Vasco concentrates its attacking movements almost exclusively on the left wing.
Plays invariably pass through Andrés Gómez and left back Cuiabano, often with Thiago Mendes closing in.
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This dependence on one side makes the team’s movements predictable and makes it easier to mark the opponent.
In defense: a very open right wing To try to balance the team without the ball, Renato adjusted the tactical structure starting from the derby against Botafogo, assigning Tchê Tchê to cover the defensive right wing (while the wingers hide inwards).
The problem is that the midfielder, in addition to showing less physical intensity for the role, tends to leave the area to get involved in the game in the middle or on the left.
When Vasco loses the ball, there is a large space behind Tchê Tchê, something that opponents have been identifying and exploiting.
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The last reflection of this vulnerability occurred in the Itaquera clash: Matheus Bidu’s goal, which ensured Corinthians’ victory, came precisely from a play constructed by the right side of the Vasco defense.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.