Mancini sees Corinthians a chance to fight for the G-6 and says it is too early to have Luan and Cazares together | corinthians

In an interview after the victory over Coxa, Mancini noted a growth in the performance of Corinthians analyzed the situation of the team in the standings:

– We are happy with the six positions, but we have more games. We dream every day and we always project the best for Corinthians. Right now, the winning streak will give us the opportunity to fight for another situation. In recent games, we are evolving. We can aspire to get ahead, but we will have work. It is not overnight that you score important points and reach the G-4. It is with work, perseverance. But some victories are still missing so that we can finally get out of this situation – he commented.

See also:
+ Check the scores of Timão players
+ Casagrande: Corinthians’ fight continues against relegation

The alvinegro commander was asked about the possibility of climbing the Luan and Cazares socks together and explained that this is not yet possible:

– They can play together, yes. Soccer also requires the technical part. But, at that moment, maybe not. I have Cazares coming back from an injury, he is still not 100% of what we know he can do, little by little we are giving him more time. But it would be great to see him and Luan play together, but right now I think it’s still early – he reflected.

Ahead of Coxa, Mancini brought an unprecedented lineup onto the field, with three defensive midfielders (Gabriel, Xavier and Roni) and Lucas Piton acting further forward, as a left forward. According to the coach, the exchanges were specifically related to this game, and will not necessarily continue in other games.

– The option of Piton and Roni was to understand the game, the strategy that was drawn. It does not mean that Corinthians always play like this, there are games and games. We studied Coritiba and saw that it was a team that scored in the lower block, and we would not have space. So we would have to have technical players, strong, but technical. No sprinters, because we would not have spaces. Supposedly, we would have (space) if we got ahead, and if we had an advantage in the second half. It happened when we opted for Everaldo, Gabriel Pereira, so that we had a little more speed up front, since the idea of ​​the first half was to have possession of the ball and attack with conscience, knowing that we would have to have a balanced team. . We had a beautiful first half, we could have decided the game – commented the coach.

Commenting on the constant changes in the attack, Vagner Mancini acknowledged that it precipitated Jonathan Cafu’s debut. The player entered the second half of the game against Atlético-MG and started against Grêmio, but did not leave the bench in the duel against Coritiba.

– They are not tests, we get to know the players over time, they are 40 days. Little time for some things and good time for others. I have been trying to find daily information in training and games, the game is a great learning experience when you arrive during the competition. I have given everyone a chance. When you choose 11, they will have a chance to start the game. I have Otero, who was suspended today, I tried this function that Piton had already done in training, everything we do in games that we tried before. I see athletes with characteristics to perform other functions and within that we look for the best 11 to get strong in games. The bank is important, it gives you options at the beginning.

– The option today of not using Jonathan Cafu was because I, Mancini, accelerated the process with him. And I cannot be unfair to the athlete, Jonathan Cafú in Atlético-MG week was off the bench, and when we lost Vital and Jô he volunteered to enter even though he was not fit. And I ended up using the jock in a hurry, I have to say. I have to give him some time to prepare. He had not played for a long time and that may hinder his time at Corinthians, it is good to give this explanation. But you can resume, enter the games, it is difficult for me to stop playing at this time, but you can enter to be able to fight on equal terms with other athletes – argued the coach.

Corinthians take off for the weekend and return to the field on Wednesday, against Fortaleza, away from home.

Below are other excerpts from Vagner Mancini’s interview:

– I saw Corinthians suffer a little physically at the end of the game, perhaps because of the game against Grêmio, we played a good part of the game with ten men and then with nine and it was not at the end. We had to manage the training load on Monday and Tuesday so the players were in one piece. It was a great performance in the first half, physical, tactical and technical. In the second stage, the team felt that they knew they would have to make the five substitutions and they thought about them throughout the game, but also before. We knew that perhaps some would be exhausted before 90 minutes.

– Cassio is not injured, he felt discomfort in the warm-up. We opted for Walter’s input, but if we had opted for Cássio, he could play the game. We have two goalkeepers at the same level. It was a decision made in São Paulo. Cassio would have playing conditions. It was the most prudent option. If Walter had to go, Cassio would. Maybe he didn’t hit the goal. But he could be in the game, yes.

– Gabriel is an athlete who had not yet used because he was not available. When he stayed, we understood that he was supposed to be on the list. We know all his difficulties at the club, he has a promising future. Jô played 90 minutes because during the second half I asked him if he could take it. Your presence is important for “whatever” reason on the field. Rival playing ball in the area, Jô is an important piece. He committed to the brand, ran a lot and played an interesting game. We knew he would be more tired. We have seven days (until the next game), we can get everyone back.

Performance in the first half

– We had to fix the tactical part, keep the balance of the team. Today we have greater power to score because the athletes understood the two marks: the one in front and the one in the back. We will have to use it too. Comes with maturing tactical gear. Today we had a way of playing, ball at the feet, proposing a different game. It happened in the first half against Grêmio. For us it was important to dominate the game. We had a chance to kill the game in the first half. Fruit of the movement, that the athlete knows where the other has to be. This is in addition to tactical training. Variation on the sides. Not just Fagner, but Fábio with Piton. Triangular with Piton. Roni and Fagner. Little by little, Corinthians is adapting. In the end, out of exhaustion, we did less. I’m picky. We cannot in any way play reactively. We have to propose and today we show that it is possible.