Garro admits Z4 worry, cites fatigue and backs Corinthians response | OneFootball

Corinthians returned from Salvador with just one point in the bag after a 0-0 draw with Vitória at Barradão, in a match valid for the 12th round of the Brazilian Championship. The result ended up hurting the São Paulo side, which was overtaken by Cruzeiro and moved into 17th place, entering the relegation zone. After the match, midfielder Rodrigo Garro commented on the delicate moment the team is going through in the national competition and did not hide his concern about the situation.

“It’s very worrying. We know today’s game was very important for us, to get out of this situation and confirm the moment we’re having in the Libertadores, but unfortunately we weren’t able to do the job we planned. It was a difficult game, but we know we’re on the right path with the coach, working well, not conceding goals, and I think up front we’re going to see a very different Corinthians,” he said.

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The standings reflect a negative run. The club from Parque São Jorge has not won in nine matches in the Brasileirão, with its last victory coming in February against Athletico Paranaense. Since then, there have been six draws and three defeats, a record that has put pressure on the squad despite recent improvement in other competitions.

Even in the face of the difficulties, Garro showed confidence in a turnaround and highlighted the weight of the Corinthians shirt. “Corinthians are a very big club. If I said I was pessimistic, I wouldn’t be playing here. The fans support us and make us believe and be optimistic, both the fans and the group and the club. The coach’s work has been important for us, we’re getting his ideas, and I think that if we look at the table, we get worried, but we know the work is going to pay off, and we’re going to finish in the top spots as was our objective at the beginning,” he added.

The midfielder also addressed the squad’s physical wear and tear, as it has been facing an intense run of matches. “The physical aspect does have an impact, yes. These are games every two days, and they’re all important games. We wear a very important shirt, so there’s no picking and choosing matches. If the coach believes we have to play in the Cup (do Brasil), we’ll be there. Our group is very strong, and I think we’re going to play in the best way. But, as I said, today was worrying, but we know the work is going to pay off and we’re going to finish the Brasileirão fighting at the top,” he explained.

Despite that, the Argentine avoided attributing the draw exclusively to fatigue, although he did criticize the schedule. “Talking about today’s result and blaming the physical side, I don’t think that would be right. We’re here, we’re professionals. We take care of ourselves, work, recover, to be ready for every game Corinthians have to play. I have to say it’s crazy to play every game, the body doesn’t recover, but I understand that football is like this,” he said.

Since the arrival of coach Fernando Diniz, Corinthians have played four matches, with eight points won out of a possible 12. The team managed to end its winless streak by winning its two Libertadores fixtures, against Platense and Independiente Santa Fe, both by 2-0. In the Brasileirão, meanwhile, it recorded draws against Palmeiras and Vitória.

The derby against Palmeiras, in fact, also had developments off the pitch, with red cards, post-match confusion, and punishments applied by the Superior Court of Sports Justice. Among the sanctions were player suspensions and even the loss of home-field advantage due to episodes involving the fans.

Asked about those off-field situations, Garro preferred to be cautious. “We try to shield ourselves from those things and focus on the game. We have people at the club responsible for talking about those things, and they are talking about it. Saying something here could bring problems, so I’d rather keep my mouth shut about what I think of this situation,” he said.

Now, Corinthians are looking to respond quickly this season. Before turning their attention back to the Brasileirão, where they will face Vasco da Gama, the team will begin its Copa do Brasil campaign against Barra, in a match scheduled for Tuesday at 9:30 p.m.

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