After losing coach Luís Castro and showing surprising stability under interim Cláudio Caçapa, Botafogo will face a new challenge. The arrival of Bruno Lage raises some doubts about the sequence of works. Shot at the top of the Brazilian championship, it is clear that common sense dictates that little or nothing changes compared to what has been developed so far.
However, every trainer has a way of directing the daily activities and, above all, of managing the group. And this is perhaps one of Lage’s main challenges. Despite his prestige and a season in the Premier League, he’s not a very experienced professional. After all, at 47, his main goal is to win a Portuguese title with Benfica.
Lage said he received excellent information from Castro about the cast, which mixes youngsters with very tough professionals, such as Víctor Cuesta, Marçal, Eduardo and Tiquinho Soares. Therefore, these directives will be essential for the good sequence of work.
Like any athlete, Lage will have to adapt to our country and Brazilian football. You will need to get to know the alvinegro team quickly to explore each one’s potential. And it won’t be easy. The huge advantage in the standings can bring some comfort to the first steps. There will be no need to change the tire while the car is in motion.
Bruno Lage and the challenge of keeping Botafogo at the forefront of the group
However, if the victories are not repeated in the first games with Lage, the distrust and pressure will become great. Nobody doubts that it is better to face a top team than to sink into the relegation zone. But, in Brazilian soccer, in both cases, there is only one requirement for coaches: to win. And this Botafogo, with Castro and Caçapa, remained in the crowd…
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Source: Terra
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