Kaio Jorge apologises to fan after heavy defeat to Botafogo | OneFootball

The 4-0 defeat suffered by Cruzeiro against Botafogo in the opening of the Brazilian Championship had immediate effects on the players' statements. Leaving the field, forward Kaio Jorge spoke to Prime Video, acknowledged the team's poor performance in the second half, and apologized to the Cruzeiro fans on behalf of the squad.

According to the number 19, Cruzeiro managed to compete in the first half but did not maintain the level of performance after the break. "We played a good first half, but as soon as we returned for the second half, I don't know what happened. The team really fell short," he said in an interview with Prime Video. The forward also highlighted that the result was far below internal expectations and expressed the group's frustration.

Kaio Jorge made a point of addressing the fans directly, taking collective responsibility for the performance at Nilton Santos. "I want to apologize to the fans on behalf of the group, we know we have much more to give on the field. Unfortunately, today did not go as we planned."

The player also emphasized the weight of wearing the Cruzeiro jersey and the natural demand for results. "Certainly, we are in a giant team like Cruzeiro. The fans want positive results just like we do. Today was not the game of our dreams, the team fell short," he added.

Looking ahead to the rest of the season, the forward projected the upcoming challenges and called for a change in attitude. "You can be sure that we will hold ourselves accountable, and in the next game, there will be a different attitude," he stated, mentioning the match against Betim in the Minas Gerais Championship and the following game against Coritiba, already in the Brasileirão, both seen as opportunities to respond on the field.

After the setback in the Brasileirão opener, Cruzeiro shifts focus to the Minas Gerais Championship. The next commitment will be on Sunday (1st) at 8 PM, against Betim, at Arena Vera Cruz in Betim, in a match for the sixth round of the State Championship, considered internally as crucial to break the negative streak and provide a response to the fans.

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