Vojvoda rues Santos’ lack of cutting edge, but stays confident in his work | OneFootball

Coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda lamented Santos' 4-2 defeat to Chapecoense this Wednesday, in the first round of the Brazilian Championship. The Argentine believes that Peixe played well at Arena Condá, but defensive mistakes proved costly.

“The team had good volume today, we created chances. We had many options, but we weren’t effective. In other games, we criticized the lack of creativity. Today we created. But we didn’t defend well. We conceded four goals in four of their attacks. We weren’t effective. Santos played a good game, but it doesn’t mean anything because the analysis is tied to the result,” he analyzed.

Keeping an eye on the market

Asked about the need for reinforcements, especially for the defense, Vojvoda emphasized that he trusts the current squad, but did not rule out possible signings.

“The club is working. So am I. We played a good defensive game against Bragantino, but mistakes are costly, especially in Série A. I don’t know if this is the right moment to analyze this (reinforcements). Players make mistakes. Coaches do too. I trust the players I have. I will give them confidence. I trust the defenders we have. But the possibility of bringing in new players is always open, for all positions,” he said.

Tough sequence

Now, Santos will have two consecutive derbies, both against São Paulo, one for the Campeonato Paulista and the other for the Brasileirão. Peixe is coming off five games without a win this season – four in the State Championship and one in Série A.

“There are two derbies ahead. They’re tough games. We’re at the start of the season, but already in a difficult moment. I trust the squad. In the players who are here and those who may arrive. I’m calm about my work. I trust the work we’re doing. Today we did a good job, but didn’t get the result. Results are what matter in football,” he concluded.

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