Allan on Corinthians loss: answers fans, calls for quick response | OneFootball

Corinthians faced Coritiba last Wednesday night (11) at the Neo Química Arena, in a match valid for the fifth round of the 2026 Brazilian Championship, and lost 2-0. After the defeat, midfielder Allan, who started the match, spoke about the difficulty the team had in finishing on goal and commented on the lack of offensive efficiency.

"Their block was very low, so we had difficulty infiltrating, finishing, and creating more goal chances for our forwards to score. I can't answer today what we could have done better because if we knew, we would have done it on the field and could have created more. I think it's over, we're not happy, we understand the pressure, and we also know that on Sunday we have an important derby. We need to win at all costs to turn this around," the player began in an interview in the mixed zone of the stadium.

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"We lacked the goal, but this is a team effort, we are a team. So I could have done my role better, all roles could have been done better to also provide the forwards with more chances to score. Anyway, I think we have to look at ourselves and seek this internal evolution," he continued.

The Corinthians midfielder also commented on the difficulty the team had in preventing Coritiba's counterattacks. Allan also spoke about the problems of falling behind in matches, something that has been happening frequently with Timão.

"We suffered more counterattacks after conceding the second goal, which obviously meant we had to attack more, leaving us more exposed, which was natural. But until the second goal, we weren't suffering that much from counterattacks. It's a team that plays, lives off counterattacks, so obviously, at some point, they would break out on the counter. But we weren't disorganized, we knew this, we worked on it during the week, and, anyway, we're sad with this result," he pointed out.

"No, obviously we don't want this, it causes more wear when you fall behind. We also know we need to change this. But as long as you fall behind and win, for me, it's okay. I prefer it that way, if it means winning all the games like this, I don't mind, having more wear to run and win the games. But we know we need to improve too, because it makes victory more distant when you fall behind," continued the number 29.

Allan also spoke about the criticism from fans after the final whistle. The midfielder emphasized that the pressure is natural at a club like Corinthians and that the team needs to respond in the next game. Additionally, the player praised the support of the Fiel throughout the match.

"If we don't want criticism, we have to play, I don't know, in Arabia, Dubai. We have to go far away because being at Corinthians, we know the pressure, and we're not happy with today's result. The stadium was beautiful, we wanted to deliver a positive result for us and also for the fans, and it didn't happen. We leave here today very upset," he said.

"The fans are doing their part. Today they filled the stadium, supported us. Unlike most fans in Brazil, we have to tip our hats to the Corinthians fans. And it's up to us to give them a response as soon as possible," added the midfielder.

Asked if entering as favorites led the team to a complacent attitude, the midfielder denied it but admitted that in some cases, he has seen this happen throughout his career. Additionally, Allan found nothing wrong with the preparation period the squad had while they had no commitments and again called for a quick response in the next match.

"We hold ourselves accountable for this. And this is not just at Corinthians, in all the teams I've been in, this question comes up. Because when you're the favorite, sometimes you enter less focused. Even knowing this, I'm not saying it was the case today, sometimes it ends up happening. So we need to review this, but I assure you that wasn't the reason," he commented.

"This question is difficult because if we knew what we should have done better for things to work out, we would have done it and wouldn't have left with this negative result. As I said, we're not happy with this result, but there's no time to lament. On Sunday, we have an important derby, so now it's time to turn the page, train against the opponent, and win this derby, which would be the first of the year," the player continued.

Finally, the number 29 also spoke about his adaptation to Corinthians and revealed that he has overcome this process. Allan stated that he already feels good, knows the pressure of playing for Timão, and works to establish himself on the field.

"The adaptation is going smoothly, actually there wasn't even an adaptation because I arrived on a Monday and by Wednesday I was already debuting here at the Arena. But I'm doing well. Now I have no more excuses, I'm physically well, I've met everyone I needed to meet, I understand more or less what Corinthians is. I want to experience this more, I know this pressure, this atmosphere, and I like it. I'm here for this, to evolve more and more and give a positive response to you and to us internally as well," he concluded.

After facing Coritiba at home in the Brasileirão, Corinthians remains focused on the national competition. This is because, next Sunday (15), they return to the field to face Santos at Vila Belmiro at 4 pm (Brasília time), for the sixth round of the Brazilian Championship.

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