The Gigante da Colina returns to Rio de Janeiro after two games on American soil
It seems exaggerated to use the results of Vasco’s two games on the Florida Tour as a sign that the team tends to face roller coasters during the season. so much inside 3-0 defeat against River Plate as in victory (coincidentally) 3-0 against Inter MiamiCruz-Maltino has shown positive aspects and also left some warning signs at the beginning of 2023.
Maurício Barbieri’s team returns to Brazil aware of where they need to improve to prepare for this season. THE THROW AWAY! takes stock of who stood out (positively and negatively) in these first two games, but underlines that this is the beginning of a job that will require a lot of patience.
THEY WERE GOOD
PUMA RODRÍGUEZ
The right-back often showed up to risk crosses, try shots from outside the box and create tables. In some moments, however, he still has to improve in marking.
LEO
He was stopped in the ball exit against River Plate and suffered to close the spaces in the duel with Inter Miami.
JAIR
Tested during the match against River Plate, it was safe in movement. Against Inter Miami he was the organizer of the midfield and managed to do well both in the tackle and in the distribution of passes.
FIGUEIREDO
After playing below par as a defensive midfielder against River Plate, he got off to a very good start against Inter Miami. He was very involved, looked for chances and scored one of the goals in the 3-0 win, in a game in which he was both striker and attacking midfielder.
IVAN
He made his debut against the USA team and left his message when asked.
FLOCKED
BABY
He had a very dull performance against River Plate when he played for 90 minutes. Against Inter Miami he had more momentum and showed opportunism to score his goal. He also tried a good attack on Pedro Raul.
GABRIEL PEC
There was no lack of commitment and chances in both games. But he is very agitated when defining the game.
EGUINALD
He fought hard while on the pitch and gave a pass a goal. However, as anxious as he appears, he does show anxiety at times.
LEFT TO BE DESIRED
PEDRO RAUL
An attacking hopeful for the season, he had to fight for a chance to score against River Plate. However, in the second cross-Maltese match, he got into trouble when he tried to get rid of a marker. Steps lost.
LUCAS PYTON
He had offensive flashes (especially against Inter Miami), but left the defense uncovered in many moments.
MIRANDA
He fumbled in the two games played in the USA. He came late in one of the goals Vasco conceded against River Plate and, against Inter Miami, he left holes and was easily dribbled by the opponents. The midfielder was often vulnerable in matches.
ZE GABRIELE
He made successive passing mistakes and consistently failed to protect marking.
In the list of players tested, forwards Erick Marcus and Vinícius Paiva also featured prominently. The duo exhibited a stubborn posture while on the court. Vinícius gave a pass to Figueiredo’s goal.
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