Botafogo’s 2-0 victory over the Red Bull Bragantino, for the 16 of the Brazilian cup 16, was marked not only for good collective performance, but also for the reopening of an internal dispute in the team. Savarino was an appetizer and had a prominent performance, the debate rekindled who should occupy the vacant place: he or Joaquin Correa.
During a press conference in Nilton Santos, the coach Davide Ancelotti was simple: “I will have work in this position, because I have two players who play a lot”.
Ancelotti enhances tactical intelligence and cast competitiveness
According to Ancelotti, Savarino played a fundamental tactical role in the victory, alternating between attacking the back of the defense and going down to help in construction. “He is a player who is intelligent on the field,” the coach praised. It is noteworthy the fact that correa, in turn, was starting in the previous game, against the Corinthians and also showed quality.
In addition, Ancelotti included another name in the equation: Tuco, who also gained ground. “I like to have this problem,” he said, referring to the internal competition. This is because, according to him, competitiveness strengthens the group and increases overall performance.
Strategic substitutions are part of philosophy
Ancelotti also commented on the importance of alternatives in maintaining the rhythm of the game, something that considers fundamental for the team’s style. “With this, players like Nathan Fernandes and Matheus Martins get importance for their speed and ability to explore open spaces in the second phase.”
The coach stressed that, in Brazilian football, the second half is usually more open and, therefore, it is essential to have athletes with these characteristics. It is noteworthy that, for him, all five permitted substitutions are strategic. Therefore, their game decisions play the game aims to maintain compact and dominant botofogo.
In this way, the scenario indicates that the struggle between Savarino and Correa will remain fierce. In this way, Ancelotti will have the “good problem” that each coach wants: to choose between high -level talents.
Source: Terra
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