Sampaoli criticizes Flamengo’s mistakes and opens the game about the squad

After the second defeat in a row in the Brasileirão, coach Jorge Sampaoli had to explain himself at a press conference. Always questioned about the lineup, the Argentine revealed why Everton Ribeiro started on the bench. Furthermore, he lamented the mistakes made by the Flamengo in the Carioca derby against Botafogo.

“The option was a similar option to Gerson, in the sense of being able to attack the rival space and also be able to avoid transitions. Everton had a discomfort and yesterday could not train, and could not play for 90 minutes. So, I preferred this option (…) Gerson’s injury was a big surprise. I doubted how long Ribeiro could hold out“, explained Sampaoli in a press conference.

It’s a process. The idea is to win an extra player. Unfortunately, in the first half, in a match in which the team was very calm, two moves appeared and the team lost by two to zero at halftime. In the second half, the team insisted on seeking and generated six chances“.

“The concern continues to be the areas and the defensive and offensive strength. It was three times (which started with a side ball). Twice against Internacional and once against Botafogo. (How to roll back?) Work. The team is very keen to score, but lacks concentration in many moments of the game“, criticized Sampaoli when talking about Flamengo’s mistakes.

On the afternoon of this Sunday, the 30th, Botafogo entered the pitch to play the third round of the Brasileirão. With the aim of seeking the three points and taking the lead, Glorioso visited rival Flamengo and won. By taking advantage of the mistakes made by Sampaoli’s team, the Luis Castro won by 3 to 2, reached nine points and took over the top of the table.

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