Author: Vishwajit Sawant
Lucas Veríssimo, who scored his first goal in a Corinthians shirt in the thrilling
4-4 draw with Gremio
showed clarity by emphasizing the need for the team to strengthen its defensive performance. Veríssimo acknowledged the entertaining match, but stressed the importance of strengthening defensive work in order to secure victories in upcoming matches.
The Corinthians had a turbulent game, trailing 2-0 early on, but a remarkable comeback saw them take a 3-2 lead before half-time. Veríssimo played a crucial role by scoring a header. However, their defensive vulnerabilities allowed Grêmio to regain the lead at 4-3. It was only through the efforts of substitute Giuliano that Corinthians managed to secure a 4-4 draw.
Although Veríssimo expressed his happiness at scoring his first goal in Corinthians’ colors, he stressed the need for collective improvement. He emphasized that, despite the emotional nature of the dispute, it was essential to resolve defensive issues promptly to avoid similar outcomes in the future.
Veríssimo formed a defensive duo with Caetano for the match due to the suspensions of Gil and Bruno Méndez. The defensive duo will probably remain an option for coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo as Corinthians prepare to face league leaders Botafogo in their next game at Itaquera on Friday night. The challenge will be to find a balance between attacking power and defensive solidity in order to secure vital points in the Campeonato Brasileiro.