Roger Guedes admits heartache over missed title with Corinthians | OneFootball

Currently at Al-Rayyan, in Qatar, Roger Guedes recalled the final of the Copa do Brasil in 2022, played between Corinthians and Flamengo. On that occasion, Timão was defeated on penalties at Maracanã. The striker revealed that he was left with a “bitter taste” from losing the title.

“What I wanted most was to win a title with Corinthians. I had the opportunity in the Copa do Brasil in 2022, everyone says that winning there is different, so I was left with this bitter taste. I could have become an idol with that title,” he said in an interview with TNT Sports.

Roger also commented on his departure from Timão during the semifinals of the 2023 Copa do Brasil, in which the Alvinegro was eliminated by São Paulo. The player even took the field in the first leg at Neo Química Arena, but left the club for Qatar before the return match.

“We tried everything to play the second leg, but the transfer window closed a day before the semifinal match and there was no way for them to register me afterwards. If I could have chosen to leave a little later, I definitely would have,” he stated.

He also commented on the recent missed penalty by Yuri Alberto against Flamengo, in which the striker chipped the ball and saw goalkeeper Rossi make the save.

“At Corinthians, we talked a lot about this. I used to talk with Fábio Santos and he would say, ‘for the love of God, don’t chip it,’ because we all know the story of the last time, when Pato chipped it. There was always this awkward feeling about chipped penalties at Corinthians, so I think I wouldn’t have chosen that shot there,” he added.

Stats with Corinthians

Roger Guedes was signed by Corinthians in August 2021 and wore the club’s colors until 2023. For Timão, he played 126 matches, scoring 43 goals and providing 10 assists.

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