After the defeat (0:2) Corinthians against Atlético Goianense early this Thursday morning, in the first leg of the quarter-finals of the Brazilian Cup, Vitor Pereira criticized his players.
“For me, the explanation for this defeat is very simple. I saw how the team fought in every match, playing with a knife in their teeth, and mine …. Victory at Mineirane [frente ao Atlético Mineiro para o Brasileirão] harmed us. We played on a full stomach. We do not fight for every ball, we are always late,” said the Portuguese coach.
The coach mentioned what needs to be changed for the second leg: “In the second leg we have to play like Atlético Goianense played here, with a knife in our teeth and a firm foot. We have to be aggressive with every ball, play as if it were the last one. This game should be a lesson.”
Midfielder Fausto Vera debuts in defeat against Atlético Goianense, strengthening helmet announced on Tuesday.
“He is a quality player and keeps up with the times. Come to improve the quality of the team. And we, as I said, must improve. I will not talk about an offensive or defensive point of view, we must improve the attitude,” commented Vitor Pereira.
The second leg of the quarter-finals of the Brazilian Cup is scheduled for August 17 at the Neo Quimica Arena.
