“I understand all the discussion around the subject, that there is a desire to listen to many people, but they will never hear me speak about the subject,” said the coach.
Next Wednesday (17), the Botafogo receive the Palm trees at the Nilton Santos for the 17th round of the Brazilian Championship. In situations similar to last year, it is impossible not to remember the historic turnaround that started Palmeiras’ comeback, as well as the incredible downfall of Botafogo, which lost the title.
However, the black and white coach Arthur Jorge wants to scare away this ghost, saying that 2023 is already over and a new page must be turned. “It’s not a subject that interests me. We’re talking about something that happened last year and I have to reduce it, even for ethical reasons. What I need to do is fight every day for Botafogo’s success, do more, do it better and try to ignore that, protect my work group. We only think about winning.”the Portuguese told Placar magazine.
“We have to protect ourselves. In fact, I am convinced and we have been doing this work too, focusing totally on performance and daily training in an attempt to be better than our opponent in each game. I understand all the discussion around the subject, that there is a desire to listen to many people, but they will never hear me speak about it. My mission is to make sure Botafogo is prepared to win games. Everyone has the obligation to take care of their department”he concluded.
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Match that ignited rivalry
On November 1st, the two teams faced each other in the second round of the Brasileirão. With a wide advantage in the table, Fogão played a relentless first half and opened 3-0. Even with the elastic score, the team could not hold on to the inspired night of Endrick and ended up losing 4-3.
The result marked the beginning of Glorioso’s decline in the table, with bitter defeats, as well as the rise of Verdão, which would culminate in the Brazilian championship for the second time. The game was also marked by the statement of Botafogo’s owner, John Textoraccusing the CBF of corruption and favoring Palmeiras. The trigger for the discussion was the controversial expulsion of Adryelson in the second half.
Since then, the American has made several accusations against Brazilian football and the Palmeiras president. Leila Pereiraincluding declaring that he will sue her.
In any case, the clashes between the clubs have been gaining more spice, given the quality and constant presence of both in prominent positions. It is worth remembering that Botafogo and Palmeiras will also play two matches in the round of 16 of the Libertadores.
Source: sportbuzz
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