At his unveiling, Daniel Paulista outlines his style: aim is promotion | OneFootball

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Hired to lead Ceará for the remainder of the 2026 season, head coach Daniel Paulista was introduced to the press on the afternoon of this Wednesday, the 1st, at Carlos de Alencar Pinto (CAP), in Porangabuçu. During the press conference, the coach explained the playing characteristics he intends to implement in the team and reaffirmed his commitment to pursuing promotion to the top tier of Brazilian football in 2027.

At first, Daniel wants a team focused on getting results. According to the coach, some adjustments will be needed for Ceará to start picking up points again in Série B. In his view, the team needs to be competitive and show intensity in challenges for the ball. Over time, the idea is to combine those traits with the team’s technical and collective quality.

"The teams I’ve coached have been characterized by being competitive, by battling hard for the ball and for the ability to keep it. Of course, we also like to play a possession-based game, with good ball circulation, but I see that this league demands competitiveness, a lot of strength, and a lot of duels, because that is a characteristic of the competition. Those who can combine that with technical, individual, and collective quality end up standing out. These are adjustments we will need to make. It’s not about what Daniel likes, but about the players we have available. We will try to adapt based on the characteristics of the players we have and try to shape the best possible game model. We need immediate results," Daniel Paulista began.

With 17 points, Ceará is eight points behind the G-6. Even so, the coach emphasized that the goal remains the same: to get the club back to Série A in 2027. With 23 matches still to play, Daniel stressed the importance of taking it one match at a time.

"The goal, not only mine but everyone’s here at the club, is still promotion. And, mathematically, we are in a position to achieve it. We’re going to work to move away from the teams below us and get closer to the group at the top. There are still 23 matches left. One step at a time, game by game," he concluded.

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