Dorival slams “disrespect”, backs Brazilian coaches after final | OneFootball

Dorival Júnior came to the defense of Brazilian coaches after leading Corinthians to the final of the Copa do Brasil. Timão secured their spot in the final by eliminating Cruzeiro on penalties this Sunday.

The coach said it was not a venting, but gave a long response on the subject after being asked about his impressive numbers in the Copa do Brasil. He believes that Brazilian coaches are undervalued and called for respect.

“We are being disrespected in every way. We had another year with Filipe Luís being a champion. In the Copa do Brasil, at least one Brazilian coach will be in the final. I don't want comparisons, I have the utmost respect for the professionals who are here, but I ask for more respect for professionals in my field. This is unfortunate, we are losing many professionals. These are people who are preparing themselves. There is always someone to blame in football and it is always the coach. That is not always the case,” he fired.

“We are trying to improve, but we also need those who evaluate us to improve. It's unfortunate. It's just a recognition of the support from Brazilian professionals who have sent many messages in recent days. May they continue working so that we can consolidate our comeback. I hope there will be general recognition,” he added.

Message to the critics

Dorival also admitted that one of the main problems in his work at Corinthians was the inconsistency in the Brazilian Championship. He sees the team as more consistent in the Copa do Brasil and sent a message to the critics.

“We arrive at the training center at 6:30 am and leave at 8 pm. The level of commitment from my staff is so that we give our best. If something was missing in the Brazilian Championship, I apologize, it was what we could do. It's not what we would have liked to deliver. Even so, we played great games. Good things happened with Corinthians, the path always showed us that something could happen. Thank God we are pursuing it in the Copa do Brasil. We will do everything to make things happen, for the sake of those who believed. To those who were displeased, I just feel sorry,” he quipped.

Vasco ahead!

In pursuit of their fourth title, Corinthians will face Vasco in the Copa do Brasil final. Fernando Diniz's team eliminated Fluminense on penalties this Sunday at Maracanã.

The first leg of the final is scheduled for next Wednesday, December 17, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), with Corinthians as the home team. The decisive match will be on the 21st, next Sunday, at 6:30 pm, at Maracanã.

Next Corinthians match

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