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“The fans go home happy, and so do I. A completely fair win, which we all dedicate to the supporters. We had proof here that we are capable of helping, of bringing the fans to the stadium, and we felt a small example of what a full Mineirão can be like. It motivates us, gives us encouragement for the future. But above all, I want to highlight what mattered most: winning. It was very important to win in a convincing way.”

“Speaking after a win is easier. The players were always committed, they worked well, they did what was asked of them. Not just in terms of intensity. The hard work in training and then being able to deliver in the match. In a very consistent way. We won well, we played a good game, still far from what I hope we can produce. But already at a good level, which reflects the quality of this team, of these players. Today they showed a little more of their true value, and that makes the team’s work simpler.”

“We have a good-quality squad, with players of great quality, and everyone has to be ready to play. That’s exactly it: being prepared, motivated, so that in each game we can choose the best XI in every competition. Today we saw a team that worked, put in a good first half that gave us comfort, and a second half with more game management. But I want to highlight everyone’s role, both those who played and those who didn’t.”

“We knew Kaiki wouldn’t make it in time. Prattes had a game in São Paulo — he played 45 minutes yesterday and got to Toca at 2 a.m. — so he made the effort to join us and be an option. During the week, we trained one or two alternatives to play that left-back role because we knew we wouldn’t have our usual full-backs. We chose Moraes to do the job he did, he defended well, he was committed, he gives everything he has at every moment to help the team. I’m satisfied.”

“I respect everyone’s work. What I felt was important was to win, to get the best out of them. I think we still have more to get out of them, but we know the road, the work, is long. It will take work, and we have to keep our feet on the ground because it’s a difficult job. But these are the players — they already were. We’re trying to get the most out of them in our own way, personally, so we can come here and deliver a response. To maximize their potential so that, in a more consistent way, we can get the best out of the team’s players and win more often.”

“We’re going to work, because within the intervals we have, which are short, we’re going to grow gradually. We know what our fitness staff can add through the game. But we’re going to strike a balance so that we can have a team capable of responding to the demands of training and matches, while also recognizing the importance of rest. I already know how this works — we have a physiology department and a medical department prepared for the players’ recovery. We’ve already started preparing for the game against São Paulo. We are in recovery mode so that tomorrow we can get back to work, travel, and do our best, because we need to have a team capable of responding.”

“I’ll leave the past tense to you. The players, I’ll say again, gave their best from the very first day of work. They tried to meet our demands and be demanding of themselves. Without that, there is no team. Did you see any nervousness, any anxiety? It’s difficult to be in the position we’re in, but we have to have the courage to show security, confidence, and live up to expectations — and that takes time and character. We showed that today.”

“Satisfied, but calm. In the Brazilian Championship, we cannot have great moments of euphoria or pressure. We are satisfied because that lifts a weight off us, and the players need to be willing to give their best, to give their best. But from that point on, the game ended and we already started preparing for the match against São Paulo.”

“He’s a player who needs no introduction. But what we’re trying to get out of each player, not just Gerson, is to have an increasingly stronger team. What Gerson did today was exactly what everyone else did: give his best. And when that happens, we get closer to winning.”

“I’m even more satisfied to see the fans support and stand by the players. To have those who are ours on our side. We have to make this a fortress, protect the group, protect Mineirão, so that every game here is extremely difficult. That allows us, together, to achieve our goals. I want there to be balance. Especially in the moments when it is most needed.”

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