Bachi backs Luisão after Santos defeat: "Huge potential" | OneFootball

Santos' defense has been struggling in recent games. After conceding six goals to Vasco, Peixe lost 2-0 to Bahia on Sunday, in the 21st round of the Brazilian Championship. Luisão was a starter in both matches and ended up hearing criticism from fans.

However, the technical committee still maintains confidence in the young defender. Interim Matheus Bachi came out in defense of the former Novorizontino player.

"Luisão is a boy who has been working since the beginning of the year and is gaining space. He has very good qualities. He is a player who will deliver a lot to Santos. Any player at some point will feel it. This oscillation cannot characterize any athlete. We need to understand the moment of the athletes," he said.

"We know we have an athlete with great potential. When there are difficulties, that's what he needs the group for, an athlete close to him to pass security. We will do this with all the boys in the group, trying to give them confidence. Mistakes are part of football, the problem is how you will react after the mistake," he added.

Luisão started the year without space in Santos, but has been appearing more in recent commitments. Not surprisingly, he was a starter in the last three matches. In total, there are nine appearances.

With the defender available, Santos returns to the field next Sunday, when they face Fluminense, in the 22nd round of Serie A. The ball rolls on the Vila Belmiro pitch from 4 pm (Brasília time).

Alvinegro Praiano is in 15th place, with 21 points, two more than Vitória, which opens the relegation zone. However, Leão still plays in the round, against Flamengo, away.

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