After another game without a win, Luxemburgo and the Corinthians team were booed by the fans and saw the pressure for a result increase
On the night of last Tuesday, the 26th, the Corinthians received the Strength at Neo Química Arenain the city of São Pauloin a match valid for the first leg of the semi-final of South American Cup. After an intense 90 minutes, the two teams ended up drawing 1-1, leaving everything open for the second leg, which takes place next week.
Shortly after the final whistle, Timão fans were outraged by yet another game without a win and booed the team and the coach. Vanderlei Luxemburgo. In a press conference, the Corinthians commander defended the squad and refuted the criticism. According to him, the players trained well and applied what was asked for the South American match.
“The fans have always embraced Corinthians. We understand that the fans are not enjoying the performances, but they always embrace it. Within the reality we have, what we trained, Corinthians did well, with possession of the ball, being able to decide the game. A player like Renato can decide on a single ball, like the one he gave to Yuri. That’s the way we’re playing“, countered Luxemburg.
“We cannot forget the shirt we are working on, it is Corinthians, there is a history of Corinthians being at a disadvantage and going to the opponent’s home and winning. We believe we can win the position. It doesn’t end in 90 minutes, it’s 180. We have what it takes to go there and win the spot. What about Corinthians! Corinthians is very strong“, added the coach.
Source: sportbuzz
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