Paulo Autuori returns to Cruzeiro as coach 2023

Paulo Autuori accepted the challenge of being coach of the cruise in the quest to avoid relegation. One of the reasons that influenced his and the management’s decisions was the fact that he already worked at Toca, serving as technical director. But he also already knows some players from other clubs where he also worked as a coach.

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Two players who ended up as starters under Zé Ricardo, Nikão and Bruno Rodrigues, were led by Autuori wearing the Athletico-PR shirt. But in different situations and years.

Bruno Rodrigues was trained at Athletico and became a professional in 2017, when he was 19 years old. Paulo Autuori had served as coach since the previous year and, at Paranaense, promoted the attacker’s entry on three occasions. At that time, Furacão competed in the State Championship with players up to 23 years old. Afterwards, Bruno was loaned to Joinville, where he had more space.

Nikão’s case is different. The number 10 shirt cruise He worked with Autuori in four seasons at Athletico. He was trained by him in 2016, 2017, 2020 and 2021, and in the last of these years the professional was on the sidelines on an interim basis, officially exercising the role of technical coordinator. Similar case to the current one, now in Toca da Raposa.

In 2021, they were South American champions together. Nikão as a standout on the field, and Autuori working behind the scenes. In an interview with Globo, in September this year, the number 10 spoke about the relationship he has with the now interim coach of the cruise.

“I, personally, am very suspicious to talk about Autuori, because he is a father that football gave me. A guy that I have a lot of respect and admiration for.”

-I worked with him for a long time at Athletico, as a coach and as a manager. He’s a guy who talks to you for ten minutes and gives you a lesson in what life is all about. I have great respect and affection. I told him this directly. I like him a lot – Nikão told Globo, on September 18, 2023.

Another player who played an important role in a team coached by him was Helibelton Palacios, still not playing in the squad. cruise, after arriving from Elche, in the middle of the year. At this moment, she is William’s reserve and suffers from some criticism from the fans.

1 of 1 Paulo Autuori and Nikão worked together at Atlético-PR — Photo: Monique Silva Paulo Autuori and Nikão worked together at Atlético-PR — Photo: Monique Silva

Palacios was managed by Autuori at Atlético Nacional, in Colombia. The full-back played every minute of 20 matches under the Brazilian’s command, between January and May 2019, when the coach was dismissed from his position. The following year, he was traded to Elche.

In addition to these players, goalkeeper Anderson, Rafael Cabral’s backup and with only one official game played this year, worked with Autuori at Athletico-PR. As happened with defender Zé Ivaldo, who was hired after the transfer window closed and will only be able to enter the field in 2024.

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2023-11-16 07:31:10
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