Collective: Luxembourg appreciates victory “we took a good lead for Argentina”
Corinthians faced Estudiantes de La Plata, at the Neo Química Arena, in a match valid for the quarterfinals of the Copa Sudamericana. Timão wins 1-0 and takes advantage of it for the return match scheduled for next Tuesday. The goal was scored by Gil in the 17th minute of the first stage.
In this scenario, in the press conference held by the alvinegro commander, Luxa mocked the criticisms leveled at the current phase of Corinthians and even exalted the team’s numbers in the last few games.
“Perhaps our finest moment was two months ago, when we were taking a beating. How could I not find my best form again? There are 14 games with one defeat. Do you only consider the defeat against San Paolo? In 14 games, we have ha I found balance by playing with three central defenders, playing with Bruno at full-back, making changes” said Luxa.
“Today I have the squad available to make changes. I think I have the ability to move the team back and forth and they are giving up. There are 14 games in which we have only had one defeat and we are consistent. Sometimes once better than It’s another matter, but that’s part of football,” the captain added.
As for the second leg, in La Plata, Vanderlei Luxemburgo’s team only needs a draw.
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In addition to Luxa, the defender who scored the only goal of the match, Gil, also held a press conference. The 36-year-old athlete spoke a little about the resurgence of confidence and dedication the group exhibits on a daily basis in training. The defender also spoke about his time at the club, having been a regular in Vanderlei Luxemburgo’s side, and underlined the trust he has received from his team-mates.
“The important thing is the trust I have in my teammates, in the coach, in taking the field and doing my best. I try to reinvent myself every day, to improve every day and to keep working. We know our quality, professionalism which we are,” Gil said at a press conference after the duel. The defender has been heavily criticized by fans throughout the season but he has never lost face with the coaching staff.
“I’m happy to have the opportunity to go out on the pitch and do my best. We wanted to win more (Estudiantes), but under the circumstances, the most important thing was the win,” concluded Gil.
Since the return match between Corinthians and Estudiantes will take place next Tuesday (29), at the Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium, in La Plata, at 21:30 (Brasilia time), only a simple draw guarantees Timão the continental semifinal, facing Fortaleza or America-MG in the exchange.
Before that, Corinthians will receive Goiás on Saturday, for the 21st round of the Brazilian championship. The ball rolls at 21 on the lawn of the Neo Química Arena.
Source: Terra
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