Author: Vishwajit Sawant
Corinthians coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo,
praised his team’s goalless draw against Bahia in the Brazilian Championship, stressing that the result was in line with the planned strategy
. Despite recognizing the opportunity to secure three points, Luxemburgo emphasized the value of a draw, especially considering the intense competition in the Brazilian Championship.
In a press conference after the match, Luxemburgo explained the tactics adopted during the game. In the first half, Corinthians adopted a more closed and rehearsed style, anticipating Bahia’s pressure and aggressive marking. In the second half, on the other hand, the team played with more freedom and looked for attacking opportunities to secure a decisive goal.
The draw marked Corinthians’ fifth game without defeat, a significant achievement for the team. Luxemburgo emphasized the importance of valuing every point won in the demanding championship. He praised the performance of his players, especially the defensive solidity that resulted in them keeping two consecutive away games without conceding a goal.
While the team prepares for the
semi-final of the Copa do Brasil against São Paulo
Luxemburgo avoided talking in detail about the upcoming match so as not to reveal the tactics to the opponent. However, he expressed his confidence in the team’s preparation and versatility, stressing that they are ready to adapt their formation and strategy as necessary for the decisive encounter.
Luxemburgo also took the opportunity to ask for the support of the Corinthians fans. The team and the board have faced recent protests from Fiel, the club’s most dedicated supporters. With the team’s recent run of positive results, Luxemburgo believes that this is a crucial moment to rebuild the relationship between the team and the fans. He asked the fans to support the players in the next decisive game, emphasizing that their support can make a significant difference to the team’s performance and motivation.