Rafael Paiva praises Vasco after the defeat: “The group is talented”

Last Saturday, the 22nd, in an adverse situation, with a heavy atmosphere between the squad and fans, playing for the first time after the dismissal of Álvaro PachecoO Vasco achieved a great result against São Paulo. In full Saint JanuariusGigante da Colina started losing, but sought a comeback and won 4-1.

After the match, Rafael Paivawho resumed interim command of the team, spoke about the result and was full of praise for the Vasco squad. “The group is talented, we always said that, they always worked hard. The results didn’t come, but we never stopped believing. Today we managed to show off our game, put the ball on the floor, press, do everything we believe in. Today it worked, now we have to try to maintain it”said the technician.

Despite the atmosphere being tense and the pressure high, Paiva praised the way the team played and took action to resume good results. “No one could take us away from where we were except the athletes. So it was more about encouraging, having the confidence to be able to do it, take risks and work to make it work”, he stated.

Furthermore, the coach drew attention to the prominence of the young people who took to the field and made a difference. As he works in the under-20 category, Paiva already had some contact with some athletes and highlighted the potential of players like Star It is Leandrinhowho scored two of Cruzmaltino’s four goals.

“Vasco has this base DNA, he knew that we needed to oxygenate the group a little to give the boys a little energy. Not that he didn’t have it, but the energy of the boys at the base, their desire to demonstrate their potential. With the arrival of Pedrinho and Felipe this becomes more evident, due to everything they have already done for Vasco. I think it was time to put them in”he revealed.