Vojvoda’s tasks at Santos: avoid drop zone, tighten defence | OneFootball

Santos is going through a delicate moment in the Brasileirão and now bets on Vojvoda to recover. With 29 goals conceded, the Peixe's defense is the third worst in the competition, surpassing only Juventude (38) and Fortaleza (31), numbers that evidence the urgent need for defensive adjustments.

The sector in question is even more weakened, since defender Basso and midfielder William Arão, hired to dispute a starting position, are recovering from injuries. This absence of key players also contributes directly to the team's defensive fragility.

The trigger for the crisis came in the last round, when Santos was thrashed 6-0 by Vasco, at Morumbi, a result that led to the dismissal of Cleber Xavier.

The team, which has 21 points and occupies 15th place in the table, sees the relegation zone approaching, which makes Vojvoda's mission even more urgent.

The new coach will have as main objectives to reorganize the defense, find consistency in transitions and, at the same time, seek points to distance himself from the Z4.

While he has not yet made his official debut, Matheus Bachi is in charge of the training sessions and will be on the sidelines in the match against Bahia, this Sunday, in the 21st round. The expectation is that Juan Pablo Vojvoda will make his first match at Vila Belmiro against Fluminense, on the 31st (Sunday).

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