Tiquinho Soares says Botafogo’s collapse is the group’s fault: ‘Our responsibility’

The Juventus striker let off steam after the defeat against Internacional

Tiquinho Soares let off steam after Botafogo’s defeat against Internacional, 3-1, in Beira-Rio, this Wednesday (6). The attacker spoke about Alvinegro’s defeat in the Brazilian championship, finishing fifth, after 31 laps in the lead, with an advantage over second place that reached 13 points.

Tiquinho apologized to the fans for Botafogo’s situation at the end of the Brasileirão. According to the top scorer, the responsibility for the drop in performance and the loss of the Brazilian title fell on the Juventus group, but he said that the club will recover.

– First, I would like to apologize to our fans. They didn’t deserve this. It is a very difficult situation, which no one has ever seen. I know they are very shaken, as are we. I think we had some really good moments during this season, and we also dreamed a lot, I won’t lie, because we believed in it – commented the attacker.

– Now I send a message here on behalf of my group, the group that is present this year. A group of men, warriors, and all the responsibility for what happened is ours. I know there are a lot of people talking nonsense out there, but let’s be humble. There are many men here. But I just want to get over this, I know it’s difficult, but I know that Botafogo will recover and bring joy to our fans,” he added.

The number 9 was asked about the speech of Diego Costa, his teammate, after Sunday’s draw against Cruzeiro (3). The Spanish-Brazilian said that the “hurrah”, the excitement of the fans contaminated the Botafogo dressing room and the almost won title went to the players’ heads. In this regard, Tiquinho said that Diego was misunderstood.

– I think Diego (Costa) just changed the words. Because of the moment, people take words one way or another, with double meanings. But as I was saying, here at Botafogo there are men, there are people who have honored this shirt and will continue to do so. Once again, we apologize to our fans. Very difficult situation – commented Tiquinho.

Finally, the Juventus striker did not want to make promises in 2024 and left the future open. The number 9 praised the club and said he was very happy to represent Botafogo.

– How can I promise? I don’t know what next year will be like. But I’m sure that whoever stays here will always honor the colors of Botafogo. And one more thing, I am very happy to be part of this great club. Like I said, group of men.

Source: Terra

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