Alexsander on Galo’s progress, limited chances and season hopes | OneFootball

Atlético debuted in the Brazilian Championship with a 2-2 draw against Palmeiras on Wednesday night (28th), at Arena MRV. In a balanced match for the first round of the competition, midfielder Alexsander got more minutes on the field and made a good impression, repeating the positive performance he had already shown in the derby against Cruzeiro.

Little used at the start of the season, the midfielder came on during the match and contributed in the final stretch of the game. After the final whistle, Alexsander analyzed Atlético’s start to the year and highlighted the changes compared to last season, especially after the work done in the pre-season.

Asked about his situation in the squad and the lack of opportunities in the first games of the year, Alexsander assured he is happy at the club and revealed he had a brief conversation with coach Jorge Sampaoli, with no sense of concern:

— “Yes, I’m happy here at Galo! I had a quick chat with him (Sampaoli), but nothing too worrying. I just have to work and keep showing that I’m capable of playing. It’s about continuing to work so that when opportunities come, like in the derby and today, (I do well)”, said the midfielder.

The player also commented that he did not receive any formal explanations about his absence in the first matches, but emphasized his focus on responding on the pitch: “I don’t know the reason why I didn’t play in the first games, nobody told me anything. But that’s it, work and show it on the field”, he added.

With the draw in their Brasileirão debut, Atlético now shifts focus to the next challenges of the season. On Saturday (31st), Galo faces Pouso Alegre in the Campeonato Mineiro. In Serie A, the team returns to the field next Wednesday (4th), when they take on Red Bull Bragantino in Bragança Paulista.

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