Globo Esporte Futebol reports that Vitor Roque has been under scrutiny in recent weeks following his below-par performances, which led to him being benched for two consecutive games. However, he returned to the starting lineup against LDU and showed a marked improvement, impressing coach Abel Ferreira with his physicality and characteristics.
Abel Ferreira praised Roque's performance, stating, "We saw a Vitor Roque much better, already much more like his characteristics." The coach had previously criticized Roque's form, saying he was "out of shape" and needed to change his approach.
Roque has been dealing with physical issues since the end of the Paulista tournament, including a ligament injury and subsequent surgery. He has since played 14 games and scored one goal, a penalty against Vasco.
The striker's recent performance against LDU, where he attempted four shots and participated in the goal-scoring play, has given fans and coaches hope for his future.