Cruz-Maltino had to deal with seven starts and only two arrivals in the offensive sector and does not have a worthy reinforcement for Dimitri Payet
With the elimination in Nova Iguaçu, last Sunday (17th), at the Maracanã, Vasco arrived for the fifth consecutive year without reaching the Carioca final. Furthermore, not being able to beat an opponent competing in Serie D of the Brasileirão highlighted problems that needed to be resolved. Among these, the team, which still has some weaknesses, lacks offensive power and creativity.
Given this scenario, the team will have 27 days to prepare for their debut in the Brazilian championship, scheduled for April 13 against Grêmio, in Rio de Janeiro. Off the pitch, Executive Director of Football, Alexandre Mattos, will need to take action during this period alongside 777 Partners to qualify the team.
Currently, there is a clause in the CBF National Athlete Registration and Transfer Regulations, which allows players to register between April 1st and 19th. In practice, Serie A and B clubs of the Brazilian championship can only sign athletes who have competed in a state championship in the first quarter. Despite the limitation, the technical committee understands that the team needs reinforcements.
Compromised spine
On the pitch, Ramón Díaz insisted on players who had not performed well in a decisive match. Names like Rojas, Praxedes and Zé Gabriel were heavily criticized in the defeat against the Baixada Fluminense team. With the injuries of Jair and Paulinho, the coach saw his backbone crumble and was unable to maintain the same quality with the players he had available to replace them.
Apart from that, the impact on the cast was not only in terms of quality, but also quantity for a composition. Only in the offensive sector have Gabriel Pec, Orellano, Marlon Gomes, Figueiredo and Alex Teixeira left the club, as have the two injured players. Instead only Adson and David managed to occupy the same areas of the pitch. But it is still little for a team that will face the 38 rounds of the Brasileirão and the next stages of the Copa do Brasil
Composition for the star of the team
The gap is such that Ramón Díaz often moves his main creative weapon, Dimitri Payet, to occupy the left side, limiting the advancements of Lucas Piton, who has the qualities to overcome. Furthermore, the Frenchman loses the internal creative strength, which has the vision of the game to decide a vertical pass to Vegetti or a shot on goal.
The midfielder exudes technical quality and can contribute a lot to ensuring that Vasco can experience a quieter season and aim for greater goals. However, he is 36 years old and the physical problem will weigh on his ability to play all the matches. To do this it is necessary to have substitutes, with more creative players to help the Frenchman in crucial moments of competitions.
Cruz-Maltino brought Galdames and Sforza into midfield, who show quality, but are not creative men to help Payet. The coach has already shown that he can bring out the best in his group, but more pieces are needed so that there are no imbalances between the sectors.
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Source: Terra
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