Vitinho urges Internacional to be more clinical after defeat | OneFootball

After the 1-0 defeat to Athletico-PR at Beira Rio, striker Vitinho stated that Internacional needs to “capitalize on the opportunities created.” The player also acknowledged the efficiency of Furacão, who won the game with few chances.

“I think we had the chance to score. We need to score (the goals). They, with two or three chances, scored and came away with the positive result. Now it's time to train, focus on the next game, and convert our created opportunities into goals,” said the striker in an interview with Premiere.

Internacional fell behind with a goal from Mendoza eight minutes into the first half. Despite pressing throughout the second half and having two goals disallowed, the Colorado did not manage to equalize and started the tournament with a defeat.

“I think we tried in every way to impose our game, but unfortunately, we couldn't. Their team played well, I have to congratulate them,” the striker continued.

Forget last season

Vitinho also stated that Internacional's last season should not influence 2026. Last year, the Colorado also struggled to score goals and fought against relegation until the end of the Brasileirão.

“Last year is over. We have to forget 2025 and focus on 2026, which is just beginning,” he concluded.

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