Auxiliar de Cuca explains the withdrawal of Santos in classic and says: “We cannot ignore a point” | Saints

At the post-match press conference, Cuquinha explained Santos’s change in attitude during the match. Peixe started by putting pressure on his rival and creating the main chances, but backed down after opening the scoring 10 minutes into the first half, with Madson’s goal.

– The proposal was to win, press and achieve victory in the first half. We did well until 30/35 minutes, it was falling. Travel, games, we felt. We caught the goal at the end of the first half and then it was another game. We didn’t fit in well, but we did a decent second half, with some chances. Corinthians were a little better in the second half, we were much better in 30 minutes. The result ended just fine. And there is no request to go back. The players feel a bit, it’s normal – said Cuquinha.

– Corinthians pressed, away from home, countless casualties. We cannot overlook a point. We could have won, but it’s not easy. The adrenaline takes over the boys, the leg is heavy, they don’t sleep at night. We are happy with the result. It could have been better, but it was a fair result – he continued.

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The assistant valued the eleventh undefeated game in Santos, praised the boys at the base and warned of wear in the middle of the games marathon. Peixe had several absences against Corinthians, such as Marinho, Lucas Veríssimo, Carlos Sánchez and Soteldo.

– It has been seen in the second half how we did not maintain the level, we set pressure, we arrived with quality. Time is essential to work. We have to praise the guys, we ended up with five guys. They are versatile, on the one hand and on the other, and they help. It’s a lot of wear and tear. We spend a lot of time outside of Santos. 11 invincibility games is not easy. We must praise the job well done, the dedication of the boys. All of this makes us proud.

Santos returns to the field on Sunday and receives Grêmio in Vila Belmiro, at 4:00 p.m., for the 15th day of the Brasileirão.

– Our reality is the final on Sunday against Grêmio. Each game is a final. If we plan for later, we will lose some of the focus. We have to score points and be at the top, where Santos deserves. We know the difficulty on and off the field, but it is working and praising the boys. Dedication is a beautiful thing to see, it never fails. Surrender, the bank plays together. This creates 11 invincibility games and maybe 12 or 13 and so on. – Cuquinha finished.

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