Santa Clara coach Vasco Matos is set to make sweeping changes to his starting lineup in an effort to secure the team’s first consecutive league victories of the season, following a recent significant loss.
The extensive overhaul comes ahead of a challenging away match against Gil Vicente. That team is known for its strong home performance. They have only suffered one defeat at home this season against FC Porto. Gil Vicente is considered a surprise success in the league.
Matos plans to reintroduce Lucas Soares, Luís Rocha, Paulo Victor, and Pedro Ferreira to the starting eleven.
The club’s offensive strategy will also see a complete revamp. Brenner Lucas, Vinícius, and Wendel Silva are expected to lead the attack.
These changes follow a heavy 0-5 defeat against Sp. Braga in a League Cup match. The upcoming game against Gil Vicente represents a crucial opportunity for Santa Clara to establish consistency in their league campaign.