Pablo and Mastriani intensify competition for Athletico’s top scorer

The attackers Pablo It is Mastriani are competing goal for goal with the artillery of the Athletico in the season. In the 6-0 rout of Rayo Zuliano, in the Sudamericana, both scored again and played around 13 minutes together.

Pablo is the team’s top scorer with eight goals in 15 games, but without any assists. The Uruguayan is second in top scorer, but has a better average with seven goals and four assists in 11 matches.

The center forwards commented, in the mixed zone, on whether they can play together at Furacão. The number 92 believes so, but Mastriani prefers to leave the “headache” to coach Cuca.

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“We played today [terça] the two together, a little. I’m sure it can. They both have quality, they understand each other, not only on the field, but off it we also have a good relationship. He’s a super nice guy and he’s going to help us too. And I’m very happy with the goals and I hope to continue helping the team”, said Pablo.

“I think so. But it’s Cuca who has to say. It’s not us who decide. But we’re both fine and there’s also Di Yorio. We’re supporting each other, regardless of who plays”, says Mastriani.

Whether they will work together or not, the truth is that the two are going through a good phase in 2024. And the winner is the club, which will once again have a full calendar and will try to win a major title in its centenary year.

In the last three games he was available (he did not travel against Sportivo Ameliano), Pablo was chosen by Cuca to be the starter. Mastriani started with the new coach against Londrina, in the two matches against Operário and in Paraguay.

For the next clash, the debut in the Brasileirão, coach Cuca must again choose one of them. The duel with Cuiabá will be on Sunday (14), at 4pm, at the Ligga Arena, in the first round.