Kaio Jorge on Cruzeiro’s heavy loss to Botafogo, apologises to fans | OneFootball

Cruzeiro was thrashed by Botafogo 4-0 on Thursday night at Nilton Santos Stadium, in the first round of the Brazilian Championship. After the negative result, Kaio Jorge, top scorer of the last edition of the competition, commented on the team's performance.

“We had a good first half. As soon as we came back for the second, I don’t know what happened. The team really fell short. I want to apologize to the fans on behalf of the group. We know we have much more to deliver on the field. Unfortunately, today didn’t go as we had planned. Now it’s time to work, because we have Betim and then Coritiba at home,” said the striker to Prime Video.

During the match, Kaio Jorge even found the net for the Minas Gerais side at the 21st minute of the first half, but the goal was disallowed for offside. Asked about the pressure after Botafogo’s rout, the number 19 acknowledged the demand for results at the club.

“For sure, we are at a giant club, which is Cruzeiro. The fans want a positive result just like we do. Today was not a dream match, the team fell short, but you can be sure that we will hold ourselves accountable and, in the next match, we will have a different attitude,” he added.

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