Edenílson rues Botafogo defeat in derby: “Tough times” | OneFootball

Midfielder Edenílson lamented Botafogo’s 3-0 defeat to Flamengo this Saturday (14th) at Nilton Santos Stadium, in the sixth round of the Brazilian Championship. After the derby, the midfielder acknowledged the difficult moment the Alvinegro is experiencing and emphasized that the squad needs to react quickly.

With this result, Botafogo remained with three points and entered the relegation zone of the Brasileirão. The defeat also comes just a few days after the team’s early elimination from the Libertadores.

“Difficult moment,” admits Edenílson

Edenílson, who came on in the second half and made his debut for Botafogo in the Brasileirão, assessed that the team started the match well but ended up being affected by a series of events in the first half.

“I actually think we started the game well, the beginning. Then we conceded the first goal and, unfortunately, conceded a free-kick goal right before halftime. The sending off also caused a lot of problems,” said the midfielder as he left the field.

Flamengo’s second goal came precisely in stoppage time of the first half, from a free-kick by Léo Pereira. Right after, defender Barboza was sent off after a VAR review.

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Midfielder calls for a reaction from the squad

Even while recognizing the turbulent moment, Edenílson said the group needs to show character to react during the season.

“Now it’s time to work. We know it’s a difficult, complicated moment. The elimination from the Libertadores and losing a derby like this. But I think this is the time to show that we are a group of men, a group of people who work and want to help Botafogo, to represent this shirt,” he declared.

According to the midfielder, the squad has a good internal environment, but performance needs to show on the field.

“We are united, we’re a group that gets along, that works well. But of course, we have to bring that onto the field, make this friendship and this work reflect on the pitch, otherwise it’s no use.”

Botafogo tries to bounce back next round

Botafogo returns to the field next Wednesday, when they face Palmeiras away from home, at Allianz Parque, as the Brazilian Championship continues. The match will be an opportunity for the team to try to bounce back after a negative streak this season.

*By Gazeta Press

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