Anselmi rues Botafogo’s exit in Carioca quarter-finals | OneFootball

Coach Martín Anselmi did not hide his frustration with Botafogo's elimination in the quarter-finals of the Campeonato Carioca. In a press conference after the 2-1 defeat to Flamengo this Sunday at Nilton Santos, the coach reflected on the team he wants to present to the fans.

“This is the team I want to see on the field, this type of team: it can lose, win, or draw, but it has attitude, a desire to win, a will to move forward, competitiveness. All of this was not present in the game against Fluminense,” said the coach, before sending a message to the black-and-white fans.

“I want to apologize for these three games (against Fluminense, Vasco, and Flamengo). I know what a classic is. I am a fan of a team where the classic is the most important game of life. I also suffered a lot for not having won the classic. But I also want to say that this group of players is doing many good things that are not being reflected in the score. I can promise that they will reflect,” he added.

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Focus on Libertadores and pursuit of improvement

Eliminated in the quarter-finals of the Campeonato Carioca, Botafogo returns to the field to face Nacional de Potosí this Wednesday at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), in Bolivia, for the Pre-Libertadores. For the continental tournament match, Martín Anselmi expects improvement in his team.

“Now, we have a game with different and very difficult circumstances, with a challenging trip. I am sure that it won't be long before the fans are proud of this team. Because we will recover many players. Athletes will arrive who will also help us, because we need it,” he emphasized.

*By Gazeta Press

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