After Atlético-MG defeat, Alan Franco vents: "Less talk, more hard work" | OneFootball

The Atlético-MG lost to Botafogo 1-0 this Saturday, in the 24th round of the Brasileirão. After the negative result, midfielder Alan Franco did not hide his dissatisfaction, calling for “more work” from the Galo squad.

“We need to talk less and work more. Stay silent and show on the field that we have the ability to improve and win the games,” said Alan Franco, in an interview with Amazon Prime Video.

Winless Streak

Despite having an extra player for most of the second half, Atlético-MG could not manage to equalize. The setback marked the sixth match without a win for Galo in the Brasileirão.

During this period, there were two draws (against Vasco and Santos) and four losses (to Grêmio, São Paulo, Vitória, and Botafogo).

Due to the recent poor form, Atlético-MG has approached the relegation zone. Sampaoli's team is in 13th place, with 25 points, just three more than Vitória, who are in 17th place and the first team in the Z4.

Focus on the Copa Sudamericana

Now, Atlético-MG shifts its focus to the Copa Sudamericana. This Wednesday, at 7 PM (Brasília time), Galo hosts Bolívar for the return leg of the continental tournament's quarter-finals, at Arena MRV. The first leg in Bolivia ended 2-2.

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