Vidal praises Colo Colo's new goalkeeper Vozinha: 'Agile and a shot-stopper, he surprised me'

Arturo Vidal, the captain of Chilean football club Colo Colo, has lauded the team's new reinforcement, goalkeeper Vozinha, describing him as agile and an excellent shot-stopper. Vidal shared his positive impressions of the Cape Verdean star during a social media broadcast, noting his surprise at the veteran goalkeeper's level of performance in training.

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In training, he is a very good goalkeeper, really... he is 40 years old, but he is agile, a shot-stopper, he surprised me.

"In training, he is a very good goalkeeper, really... he is 40 years old, but he is agile, a shot-stopper, he surprised me," Vidal stated. He further elaborated on Vozinha's technical abilities, highlighting his quick reactions and one-handed saves, which he described as a rare skill among goalkeepers. Vidal also noted Vozinha's "European style," attributing it to his extensive experience playing in Portugal.

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It is incredible, he doesn't just dive with both hands, he can react with one, he has that ease that few goalkeepers have, that he can save with one hand.

Vidal also spoke about his developing friendship with Vozinha, emphasizing their good rapport and frequent conversations. He mentioned that they often share time in the sauna after training sessions with other players. Vidal stressed that their relationship is genuine and not for public show, focusing on mutual respect and camaraderie.

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With Vozinha we get along very well, we talk a lot, we have made good friends and we share a lot.

The Colo Colo captain expressed his strong desire for Vozinha to make his debut in the upcoming match against Unión Española in the Copa Chile. "I hope he plays on Wednesday, and if he gets the chance, that he does very well," Vidal concluded, showing his support for the new signing.

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I hope he plays on Wednesday and if he gets the chance, that he does very well.