Caraguá hails progress at Corinthians U20, praises coaching staff | OneFootball

Corinthians have qualified for the round of 16 of the Paulista Under-20 Championship. On Friday afternoon, Timãozinho faced XV de Jaú again at Fazendinha and secured their spot with a 2-0 victory.

With the result in the second match, Alvinegro finished the series with a 5-2 advantage on aggregate. In the first meeting between the teams, Corinthians had won 3-2.

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One of the key figures in the qualification was Caraguá. The midfielder was involved in both goals scored by Corinthians and also spoke about the process of improvement he has been going through during the season, highlighting the daily work carried out alongside the coaching staff.

In the first goal, the number 8 shirt took advantage of a loose ball inside the box and found Gui Amorim, who finished the move to put Timãozinho ahead. Later, Caraguá appeared again in attack and provided the pass for Nicolas Araújo to score the second.

His contribution in attack is no coincidence. According to the defensive midfielder, the coaching staff has been working so that the midfield players have a greater role in offensive actions, especially with runs into the opposition box.

“I believe what changed most was the desire to get into the box and score goals. The coaching staff has been encouraging that, for the attacking midfielder and the defensive midfielder to get into the box. To move forward,” he explained.

Caraguá also stressed that his development cannot be credited only to his individual performance. The player highlighted the importance of his teammates, the work done by the club’s professionals, and additional activities carried out after regular training sessions.

“We adjusted during the week what needed to be adjusted. Individual improvement is the result of the team and the coaching staff—they trust us and have us doing extra work after training. And to give honor and glory to God,” he said.

Another point mentioned by the midfielder was his relationship with William Batista. For Caraguá, the confidence conveyed by the coach and the way he treats the athletes also help the youngsters feel more secure during matches.

“That confidence is good. He is a great coach and a great person. He values us as human beings off the field, not just as athletes. That helps our confidence a lot,” he added.

Now, Corinthians will have a few days to find out their next opponent in the Paulista Under-20 Championship. With qualification secured, Timãozinho remain alive in the race for the state title and await confirmation of their round of 16 matchup.

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