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When analyzing the defeat to São Paulo, Vítor Pereira had no doubts. He faced what only a coach with support and courage could do.
It ended the ‘magic quintet’ story.
And he tried to put Giuliano, one of the biggest salaries and leaders of the squad, on the bench.
He bet on Du Queiroz, Renato Augusto, Gustavo Mosquito, Paulinho and Willian among the intermediaries. And Roger Guedes, even if he doesn’t like it, as a man of reference at the front.
Fágner and Lucas Piton sides released to support.
It was pressure from the first minutes of the game.
In addition, he didn’t think twice when he saw Du Queiroz take a card and proceed rashly, making unnecessary fouls. And he replaced him in the 27th minute.
And with the Itaquera stadium full, the fans were excited about the remarkable performance of Corinthians against Ponte Preta, last night.
It was a massacre.
5-0 represents well the greed, the dominance, the intensity of Vítor Pereira’s team.
It was clear that the club now has a commander, who perfectly understood the philosophy, the vibrant and goalscorer DNA of Corinthians.
And it is in this spirit that he will challenge his greatest enemy, Palmeiras, the two-time champions followed by Libertadores, at Allianz Parque. He will face the team of his compatriot Abel Ferreira.
Vítor has already committed himself, as soon as the match is over, in the way that Corinthians will position itself on Thursday, in the derby.
“I like people with courage, and courage is what I want to see in this game.
“In this kind of game we have to stay true to ourselves.”
More than anyone he knows how important this match against Palmeiras will be. For confidence, to mark territory, after the defeat to São Paulo and yesterday’s massacre against poor Ponte Preta, heading for relegation.
“I’m basically happy, because of the goals scored, that we didn’t concede any goals and, above all, that we had the intention of playing in a certain way. A clear intention of defending and scoring high, pressing and reacting aggressively.
“From a certain point, there was some precipitation. But, with personality and tranquility, they played the game I like to see”, he spoke proudly.
Agitated on the bench, enchanted by the Corinthian’s pressure, he achieved symbiosis. He understood exactly what the fans wanted. They were tired of teams that score one, two goals and withdraw. The Portuguese forced his players to maintain a strong rhythm from start to finish. Imposing that Itaquera is the home of Corinthians and no club will dare to disrespect the stadium of Itaquera.
“Honestly, I felt a magical environment, of total support, pushing us forward, helping us. This is wonderful. You have to earn that support. This heat ends up making the opponent’s life very difficult. They push us forward and when we fall a little, they give us energy. We have to earn it. Many thanks to our fans”, she concluded.
At the end of Corinthians’ exciting rant, there was no room for complaints. And not even the Portuguese would admit it. Giuliano will be very present in Vítor Pereira’s team.
And he will use that excitement of the 5-0 rout for the expected confrontation.´
It will be the duel of the Portuguese. They hired to rebuild Palmeiras and Corinthians.
Abel Pereira managed with his pragmatism to make the avid fans understand that what matters is the result. Even having to defend yourself more than necessary.
Vitor Pereira wants to show that his team can be vibrant, aggressive, intense. And especially brave. He wants the victory in the stadium of the great rival.
“About Derby, I’ve played so many (classics) with this dimension, with this aspect that goes far beyond the game. I’ve already realized that there is clearly this rivalry. But in this type of game we have to stay true to ourselves.”
Vítor is more than excited.
Among the magic quinte, he was faithful to his principles. He knows that the club is physically losing to Guiuliano, Renato Augusto, Willian, Paulinho and Roger Guedes. Hence, Giuliano had been without embarrassment, one of his great characteristics.
The players were thrilled with the victory. And they bet that the team will enter much stronger against Palmeiras, at Allianz.
To show the team’s technical potential.
But there will also be a tactical comparison with Abel Ferreira.
Which Portuguese is better?
The comparison will begin next Thursday.
With Corinthians extremely excited…
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