Vasco open training: discover the behind the scenes of the activity open to the press

Vasco held this Monday (25th) the first training session open to the press of 2024. The players absorbed the elimination of Carioca and what could be observed in this period was a light atmosphere in the group and with a lot of concentration on preparing for the debut of the Brazilian championship, against Grêmio.

During the period in which the press had access to Vasco’s training sessions it was also possible to witness the finishing exercises. Highlight for Payet and Vegetti, who made practically every attempt.

Furthermore, Mateus Carvalho, known as Cocão, also surprised. The Vasco midfielder launched several powerful shots with a good success rate.

Other situations that attracted attention were the absence of Vasco players, athletes carrying out separate jobs and the condition of some key players in the squad. The thing! investigated and explains the reasons below.

PABLO GALDAMES

There were no holidays after a long European season. The only one who does separate work in the gym due to wear and tear.

LUCAS PITON, PAULO HENRIQUE, ROSSI AND ZÉ GABRIEL

Both players complained of muscle pain. However, they do not constitute an injury. They are the most tired athletes. Therefore, they did not participate in this collective training.

JAIR AND PAULINHO

The duo’s return is one of the things that generates the most anticipation among Vasco fans. Both recover within standards, respond well and are 100% as expected.

Jair and Paulinho are in Phase 2 of recovery with physiotherapy and starting work in the gym. Their return is expected from October.

DIMITRI PAYET

The number 10 arrived at Vasco after four months of inactivity. Today Payet weighs less than he did at Olympique de Marseille in France.

ADSON

Today the Vasco striker has already reached the group’s physical standard. However, Adson had to do some conditioning and strengthening work first.

VEGETTI

The “Pirate” is 100% healed from his rib fracture.