Roger Machado analyses win over Boston River | OneFootball

Coach Roger Machado gave a press conference after the 1-0 win over Boston River on Tuesday (7) at the Centenario Stadium in Montevideo (Uruguay), in Grêmio’s CONMEBOL Sudamericana opener.

“It was a match under different circumstances, with a lot of rain and strong wind. But I saw a solid team that, even with little match chemistry but a lot of chemistry built in training, managed to put in a secure performance, control the opponent, and win away from home in its opener,” the coach said.

Roger also highlighted the importance of rotating the squad as the season continues.

“It’s an important competition and we always aim to win. Of course, we also use these moments to make evaluations, manage some players’ workload, give opportunities to others, and test some alternatives that could be important over the course of the season,” he added.

“I think it was a good debut, given the circumstances, with a solid performance and a pitch that, although very even, proved to be heavier. The squad rotation we used today, with players who have had fewer minutes and giving encouragement to everyone who believes they can be among the starting 11, was also with this weekend’s match in mind. It’s important to keep everyone ready and motivated,” he concluded.

Tricolor will be back in action against Vitória on Saturday (11) at Barradão Stadium in Salvador, Bahia, at 4:30 p.m., in the next round of the Brasileirão.

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