Bidon hails Corinthians in derby, backs Garro link-up, on Diniz | OneFootball

Author of one of Corinthians’ goals in the 3-2 victory over São Paulo on the night of last Sunday (10), at Neo Química Arena, midfielder Breno Bidon spoke in the mixed zone after the Majestoso and highlighted the unity of the black-and-white squad amid the team’s recovery in the Brasileirão.

The young player praised Timão’s performance in the derby and said the group remains focused on bigger goals this season.“I think it was very important. The group is very united, and we know we have to fight for big things.”

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Bidon also commented on his partnership with Rodrigo Garro in midfield. Since Fernando Diniz arrived, the two have started playing together more frequently, something that had been questioned by part of the fanbase and the press.

“I’m enjoying it. The coach is a guy who helps us a lot. I don’t even have anything to say about playing with Garro, I’ve always played with him. Ever since I moved up to the first team, we’ve played together, so that’s something people on the outside talk about, and I try not to pay too much attention to it. But I’ve always played with him, it’s always worked out, so I don’t know why people say that.”

During the match, Bidon was involved in some tougher incidents with São Paulo players and commented on the Corinthians squad’s complaints regarding the refereeing criteria in possible sending-off situations.

“I can’t say much about the refereeing, you all know what happens to people who talk about it, but it’s something we’ve already had two red cards because of. It’s not just because the guy didn’t make contact, but I don’t have much to say. We had to keep our heads in the game. If we got too worried about that, it would be much worse for us, so we have to focus on what we can control.”

Throughout the derby, the midfielder was also the target of taunts and harder challenges from the opponents. Asked why he seems to irritate rivals so much on the pitch, the player treated the situation naturally.

“You’d have to ask them why they got mad, but that’s my game, it always has been, ever since I came up, so I think that’s just part of me and it’s been working out.”

After that, Bidon again highlighted his competitive attitude on the field.

“Like you said, it bothers them, so you have to ask them. I don’t know why they get mad, but like I said, that’s my game. On the field, I have to defend the shirt I’m wearing, I have to honor the shirt, so I’m going to do everything I can for us to leave the pitch with the win.”

Asked about the taunts involving the term “freguesia” after another Corinthians win in derbies, the midfielder brushed it off and preferred to focus on the team’s performance.

“Just send a hug to the people from Freguesia, that’s where I grew up, but that’s for you guys to talk about, I have to stay focused in here.”

Bidon also pointed to the team’s attitude as one of the decisive factors in the victory over their rival in the Majestoso.

“I believe our attitude was very important in today’s game. It was the same in the other matches. Against Palmeiras, we played with two men less, managed to get a draw, and almost got the win, so I think our attitude has been very important.”

The youngster also commented on his improvement in long-range shooting, a skill he has been working on in training.

“Everyone talks about it, and I push myself a lot on that. I try to get into the box more, to get closer more often. It’s something I’ve been training a lot. Thank God, this year it’s been working out better.”

The midfielder also again defended his partnership with Garro and recalled the duo’s history since the youth ranks.

“It worked out. Thank God we managed to win three titles and, in most matches, I think more than 80%, we played together. So that’s something from the outside. Those of us inside try to help each other a lot. He’s a guy who helps me a lot.”

Finally, Bidon spoke about the impact of Fernando Diniz’s arrival at Corinthians and praised the coach’s work at the start of his time with the club.

“Diniz is a guy who has had a very good path in football. I believe he’s been helping us a lot, just like the other coaches who came through also helped a lot, added a lot to the squad, and we can only keep growing more and more.”

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