Botafogo caretaker denies uncertainty affects routine

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·30 mars 2026

Botafogo caretaker denies uncertainty affects routine

In a postponed match from the fifth round of the Brasileirão, played on Sunday night, Botafogo ended up being thrashed by Athletico-PR at Arena da Baixada. In charge of the Rio club on an interim basis, Rodrigo Bellão denied that the atmosphere of uncertainty surrounding the SAF’s financial difficulties affects his day-to-day work.

“These things don’t affect me. The day-to-day has been good, calm. A lot of these things, we only find out through the media; they haven’t been reaching inside (the team environment). With the experience I have, I try to work focused on the area I can be responsible for. As far as I’m concerned, it doesn’t change much,” he said.

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The interim coach also spoke about the decision to start Arthur Cabral against Athletico-PR. “I tried to build defensive solidity to balance the team. We didn’t have a natural No. 5 and needed speed on the flanks and presence in the box. That’s why Arthur was the choice,” he explained.

Next match

Trying to get away from the relegation zone, Botafogo returns to the pitch this Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) to face Mirassol at Nilton Santos Stadium in the ninth round of the Brazilian Championship.

*By Gazeta Press

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