Vasco embarks with a reserve team and 11 under-20 athletes for a duel against Audax Italiano in the South American Championship

Vasco embarked for Chile early this Monday afternoon with a deeply modified delegation for the Copa Sul-Americana dispute. The technical committee chose to maintain the plan to prioritize Campeonato Brasileiro and left the majority of holders in Rio and Janeiro. Apenas three players who started the classic against Flamengo last Sunday are part of the group that will face Audax Italiano. The squad was reinforced by 11 athletes from the under-20 team to complete the squad in Santiago.

The decision reinforces the football department’s strategy of preserving the physical exhaustion of the main group. The team will face Athletico-PR next Sunday, in the 15th round of Brasileirão, and the board considers the national tournament the top priority of the season. As a result, names that are usually pillars of the team will continue intensive training at CT Moacyr Barbosa during the week.

Apenas three classic holders traveled to Santiago

Of the players who played since the opening whistle for Maracanã, only the right-back Paulo Henrique, the left-back Lucas Piton and the midfielder Barros are on the list of players listed. The inclusion of Piton and Paulo Henrique draws attention due to the accumulated minutes, but serves to give experience to the mostly young defensive sector.

Mesmo among the reserves that entered during the game against Flamengo, there were significant cuts due to preservation. Atletas like Adson, Hugo Moura and Andrés Gómez remained in the capital of Rio de Janeiro for the recovery schedule. On the other hand, Spinelli and Nuno Moreira were integrated into the delegation and should gain opportunities among the starting eleven in the international clash.

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The big news about the trip is the massive presence of players from the club’s youth categories. In total, 11 young people were called to make up for the absences of veteran professionals. Entre is related to names that had already been asking for training, such as goalkeeper Phillipe Gabriel and striker Andrey Fernandes.

• Goleiros:Daniel Fuzato, Pablo and Phillipe Gabriel
• Zagueiros:Saldívia, Lucas Freitas, Walace Falcão and Bruno André
• Laterais:Paulo Henrique, Lucas Piton, Breno Vereza, Avellar and Alison
• Meias:Barros, Tchê Tchê, JP, Samuel Jesus, Gustavinho, Ramon Rique, Matheus França and Zuccarello
• Atacantes:Spinelli, Marino, Nuno Moreira and Andrey Fernandes

The list includes players from almost all sectors of the field. In defense, Breno Vereza and Walace Falcão appear as immediate options. In midfield, Samuel Jesus and Gustavinho get the chance to show their service under the command of the main coaching staff. The offensive sector will have the presence of Zuccarello, a jewel of the base who has stood out in competitions in his category.

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Foco on Brasileirão motivates choice for alternative team

Vasco occupies a position on the Campeonato Brasileiro table that requires full attention and rhythm maintenance. The duel against Athletico-PR is seen internally as a direct confrontation for the club’s aspirations at the top of the table. For this reason, the coach chose not to wear out the main names with the logistics of an international trip.

Activities at CT Moacyr Barbosa will continue in two shifts for those who stayed. The objective is to adjust defensive errors made in the last game and improve finishing. Enquanto that, on Chilean soil, the reserves seek to maintain the competitiveness of Vasco in Sul-Americana. The match against Audax Italiano is valid for the fourth round of the group stage and could define the team’s future in the continental competition.

Desafios tactics for the confrontation against Audax Italiano

Montar a team with so many new parts requires caution from the coaching staff. The lack of interaction between the under-20 youth and the professional reserves is the main obstacle. Espera expects more experienced players, such as Tchê Tchê and Lucas Freitas, to take the lead on the field to guide the newcomers during the ninety minutes.

The final training in Santiago must define whether the team will enter with a more reactive stance or whether it will try to propose the game. Audax Italiano is usually strong in its domains, using speed on the sides of the field. Para o Vasco, a positive result with an alternative squad would be a demonstration of the strength of the depth of their squad. The delegation’s return is scheduled for early Wednesday morning, shortly after the end of the engagement at Chile.