Paiva vents after victory against Vasco

O bahia won his first win in Brazilian. Last Monday, the 1st, against Basquethe team trained by Renato Paiva won 1-0, in São Januário, and the result made the Portuguese leave a little relieved. In a press conference, the Tricolor coach took the opportunity to give his players an earful and also countered the criticism he received after the two defeats in the first rounds of the competition.

Renato Paiva sought to evaluate Vasco’s victory in the Brasileirão as a whole. He praised the performance of his athletes and made it clear that the team still needs to improve on some points. Bahia’s coach did not hide a certain irritation when talking about the need to be effective when finishing the moves. The team continues with some mistakes in the final moment of the play and that has not pleased them.

“It is difficult to neutralize the collective and the individual with pieces that are very unbalanced. We were very competent with and without the ball. We played a very competent game. We didn’t stop working the ball. We were direct when we needed to be. I only regret the effectiveness once again. We could have won by more goals. But I am really proud of this team. We know what we are doing and we will keep working”he stated.

In addition, Renato Paiva used his press conference to respond to critics. Since arriving at Bahia, the coach has suffered from a series of questions, especially after the weak campaign in the Copa do Nordeste. After his first victory in the Brasileirão, the Portuguese warned that his team needs time and patience to give the expected result.

“The quality of my work, of the people who work with me, and of the players, makes us very confident. With time the team will grow, with the return of important players we will gain improvements and consistency. Players are coming back, Biel and Vitor Hugo. People ask for Biel, but he returns from a serious process. As I say, sometimes the results don’t happen, but the game’s indicators are there and that’s what I have to focus on“, he explained.

Fans need to be patient. There are several examples in Brazil that patience pays off.“.

Renato Paiva also warned that the entire Bahia squad will still correspond to the expectations that the fans have created since the arrival of the City Group in Brazil. He mentioned the example of Botafogo and also assured that the time at work will show that his projection was correct in terms of improved performance.

“Look at Botafogo leading the championship. People need to stop thinking that it’s always the coach’s fault. People have to understand what the project is, where we come from and where we are. Let’s be a team from less to more. When the squad is all at the same level and with time of work, we will make the fans of Bahia very proud“, finished.