Dorival Júnior assesses clash with Atlético-MG | OneFootball

After the 2-0 win over Atlético-MG this Saturday (5) at MorumBIS, in a match valid for the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship, head coach Dorival Júnior gave a press conference.

“We are never relieved in football. We finished the match here and we are already thinking about our next opponent. The result was important, yes. The way São Paulo played with authority, with good control in the moments when it had the ball, keeping the opponent pinned back and creating many chances, was important. Rafael was hardly called into action in this match because of everyone’s contribution. And I think that is an important factor. It hadn’t been happening in some matches. It’s what I always say: when the result doesn’t come, everything done on the pitch is erased. So that took away the possibility of us feeling a little more secure,” he said.

The coach also looked ahead to the next clash with Boca Juniors.

“We are naturally already studying the opposing team and trying to put out the best possible lineup for Tuesday’s match. A fundamental, hugely important game, a great South American football classic. I think we all know a little about the history of both teams, and I have no doubt that we will have two very complicated matches. I hope we can play a great game and secure qualification, which will be fundamental for our run,” he concluded.

Tricolor return to the pitch against Boca Juniors on Tuesday (8) at 9:30 p.m. at La Bombonera, in Buenos Aires (ARG), for the first leg of the CONMEBOL Sudamericana quarterfinals. In the Brasileirão, the next match will be against Palmeiras on Saturday (12) at 6:30 p.m. at Nubank Parque, in São Paulo (SP).

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