Pedro Emanuel sees confidence grow after Vasco victory
Vasco da Gama defeated Cruzeiro 3-1, moving out of the relegation zone in the Brazilian Championship. Manager Pedro Emanuel praised his team's response.
Following Vasco da Gama's 3-1 victory over Cruzeiro in the 25th round of the Brazilian Championship, manager Pedro Emanuel stated that the team finally managed to translate their training work into a definitive result. The win allowed the club to move out of the relegation zone and boosted the squad's confidence in their fight to stay in the top flight.
Pedro Emanuel noted that the team's tactical discipline was key. Although Cruzeiro created difficulties early on through the movement of their forwards, Vasco gained consistency once they adjusted their positioning.
We had already won in other competitions, but we were missing a result that truly validated our recent performances. This is the result that gives us confidence. We are out of the relegation zone, which allows us to breathe much better. Pedro Emanuel
The manager also praised players who have had to wait for their chances, citing defender Lucas Freitas as an example of readiness. Additionally, Emanuel highlighted a moment involving David, who ran to celebrate with the manager after scoring, describing it as a symbol of the solidarity he is building within the squad.
Despite a successful run—five wins in 13 matches under Emanuel—the manager expressed concerns regarding player fatigue. The team has played four matches in 12 days, and while the results have been excellent, he warned that such a schedule cannot be sustainable without taking a physical and mental toll on the players.