At Maracanã: Gómez addresses mentality and spirituality to try and reverse Vasco's poor performance
This Saturday (July 25), at São Januário stadium, Vasco drew 1-1 with Mirassol. After the match, Andrés Gómez stood out on social media with a surprising statement, emphasizing the importance of working on mentality and spirituality in the complex locker room.
“We are in a difficult, complicated situation. We have to work more on the mental, the spiritual. Every game we have a thousand opportunities, the opponent has one and scores from a corner. I think it’s something spiritual,” commented Gómez as he left the field.
Buoyed by the draw, Vasco faces challenge against Independiente Medellín in next fixture
The statement went viral among fans and football enthusiasts. It was no surprise that the information quickly spread across social media.
- Between 2008-2012, the player played for clubs such as Deportivo Maldonado.
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The team’s next fixture is Thursday (July 29), when they will host Independiente Medellín in the return leg of the Copa Sudamericana playoffs. Vasco is coming off a 1-1 draw with Mirassol this Saturday.
How to improve mental performance? Frequently Asked Questions
Question: Did Gómez talk about the main psychological problems faced by the squad? Answer: Yes, he addressed the need to work more on the mental and spiritual aspects within the club.
Question: Who will support Gómez in the mentality discussions with the players? Answer: Coach Roger Machado and the technical staff are expected to take on this responsibility.