Alex Telles rues "two points dropped", urges Botafogo to focus | OneFootball

The final whistle at Nilton Santos this Sunday left a bitter taste for Botafogo. The 2-2 draw with Santos, after being ahead twice, was seen as two points lost in the fierce battle for a spot in the Brasileirão's G4. As he left the field, one of the team's leaders, full-back Alex Telles, gave a straightforward analysis and demanded maximum concentration for the remainder of the championship.

For the experienced player, the result does not reflect what the team worked on during the week, especially after the important away victory in the previous round.

“In fact, it wasn't the result we worked for during the week. We had a very important away result last week,” lamented the full-back, who, despite acknowledging the opponent's merits, focused on Botafogo's own mistakes. “Obviously, Santos is a team with a lot of quality, quality players. We were ahead in the game, but in football, you have to stay focused.”

Telles' main criticism was precisely the lack of attention at crucial moments, which allowed Santos to secure the draw. For him, the lesson is clear and painful.

“Football punishes in these moments. A draw, we lost two points,” summarized the number 13.

Despite the frustration, the final message was one of optimism and focus. Alex Telles already projected the “final” of the next round, a direct confrontation that could define the Alvinegro's path in the competition, and assured that the group has the strength to fight until the end.

“There are still many games, we have a direct confrontation against Mirassol. We need to keep working because we know all chances are viable and the group has the integrity to push until the end,” he concluded.

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