'Vozinha' has two potential dates for Colo Colo debut

Cape Verdean international goalkeeper 'Vozinha' is on the verge of making his debut for Chilean club Colo Colo, with two potential dates in August for either a league match or a Copa Chile fixture.

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It could be against O’Higgins, it could also be against Unión Española in Copa Chile.

The 40-year-old World Cup goalkeeper, whose official name is Josimar José Évora Dias, arrived in Chile a week ago and has been actively training with his new teammates. He was not included in the squad for Colo Colo's recent 1-2 victory against Unión La Calera, extending their unbeaten streak to nine games.

Colo Colo official Jaime Pizarro indicated that Vozinha's debut could occur on August 16 against O'Higgins in a league match or on August 26 against Unión Española in the Copa Chile group stage finale. Both potential games would be held at the Estadio Monumental.

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There are different scenarios, and well, it will be a technical decision that will have to be made together with the player to determine when the moments are to be present.

Coach Fernando Ortiz, who refers to the goalkeeper by his first name, Josimar, has been pleased with his integration into the squad. "Josimar has adapted very well to the group," Ortiz stated. "Despite being inactive for a while, I think I've seen him work very well, adapting to his teammates, to the city, and all that. Hopefully, he can continue working in the same way and compete alongside his teammates as soon as possible."

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Josimar has adapted very well to the group. Despite being inactive for a while, I think I've seen him work very well, adapting to his teammates, to the city and all that. Hopefully, he can continue working in the same way and compete alongside his teammates as soon as possible.

During his time at Chaves in Portugal, Vozinha worked with goalkeeping coach José Augusto, who described him to Chilean media as a "daring and very creative goalkeeper." Augusto noted Vozinha's proficiency playing close to the goal line but also his ability to adapt to teams that play a high defensive line, mastering those spaces.

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a daring and very creative goalkeeper