Tite rues Cruzeiro defeat, but sees progress in the youngsters | OneFootball

Tite expressed frustration with Cruzeiro’s 2-1 defeat to Pouso Alegre, which took place this Saturday (1/10), in the opening match of the Campeonato Mineiro. The coach highlighted the lessons learned by the players who were on the field—a group made up of many young athletes.

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In a press conference held at Mineirão, Tite commented on his feelings after the match: “Yes, I’m upset about the result, but also considering the whole situation, knowing about the maturity, the growth, and the development needed for the athletes, even with just seven days of work,” stated the coach.

The coach’s remarks highlight the importance of facing adversity as an opportunity for the team’s development, especially for the younger players who make up the squad.

“The first important thing is to praise the affection the fans showed by attending and bringing a sense of trust to the Crias da Toca. And also for my debut,” he added regarding the support from the fans.

Tite also commented on Matheus Henrique’s situation, who was substituted in the first half due to a calf problem. He will undergo an evaluation by the medical department.

“I’m not going to risk the athletes’ health. I was upset about Matheusinho’s situation, but we took care and managed his workload as much as possible. It seems it wasn’t such a serious problem,” analyzed the coach.

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