Díaz and Emiliano on Inter’s tactics, D’Alessandro thanks fans | OneFootball

This Saturday, Internacional overcame Botafogo 2-0 at Beira-Rio and returned to winning ways after four games without a victory (two draws and two losses). In a press conference after the match, coach Ramón Díaz highlighted the team's strong performance, praised full-backs Braian Aguirre and Alexandro Bernabei, and explained the tactical choices that contributed to the positive result.

The coach chose to push Alan Patrick forward and strengthen the midfield with four players, in addition to using a line of five defenders.

“I believe we also have the characteristics to play this way. We have two very fast full-backs, and I think they had a great match. Both were very important in attack, not just defensively. But the team understood how to play at this moment, how to play focused and alert against a team that recently won the Libertadores. We came in very focused, with a lot of pressure, and played a great match,” analyzed the coach.

Ramón stated that, despite the difficult phase and the impatience to get out of it, the new coaching staff has been instilling confidence and calm in the players.

“I believe the most important thing is the work. It’s important for the group to understand that there are tough situations, but that it’s possible to get through them with character and determination. We have given a lot of confidence and tranquility. I know people are impatient, they want quick results, but I believe the group showed character and determination in a very tough match, against a great rival with a great coach. Now we will demand even more: more focus, more work. We will keep imposing what we want, but we all need to be together so that it’s a great end to the championship,” he stated.

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Emiliano Díaz explains tactical choices and praises the team's commitment

Assistant coach Emiliano Díaz explained the decision to leave Borré on the bench and use Alan Patrick in a more advanced role.

“Many times we adapt to what we have. Today we tried this because we knew we would have to break through on the flanks and cut off the diagonal, as happened. We know we have six quality midfielders, as well as a good attack, so we chose this. I’m happy with the decision and grateful to the group for being able to make changes. They deserved it; we saw that they suffered a lot, worked hard, and things weren’t happening. It’s a huge relief,” he said.

Emiliano also emphasized that the profile of the current coaching staff is exactly what the team showed against Botafogo: willpower and determination.

“In there it’s a war, in any game you play, any competition. That’s how we live. Intensity is non-negotiable. We can negotiate playing badly, we can negotiate missing a pass, but running and fighting, no. We have the quality to play better, but this commitment and this willingness to fight is ours. That’s how we live,” concluded the assistant.

D’Alessandro thanks the fans for their support

Club idol and sporting director D’Alessandro also spoke after the match, thanking the fans for their presence and support at Beira-Rio.

“I want the fans to show up. Thank you very much for carrying us to this important victory, which we needed. We know we need more, to keep our feet on the ground, but it’s an important win before a break (FIFA Date) so we can train with the new staff, with a new model and scheme, get to know the players better day by day, and also enjoy a few days of peace alongside the fans. So I’m here to thank you: thank you very much for coming, for carrying our team, and thank you, because it’s only for the club, only for Internacional, for no one else. Thank you for responding to this club’s call. Beira-Rio asked, the club asked, and the fans showed up. Thank you very much, and we will continue in this battle that does not end here,” commented the Argentine.

With the positive result against Botafogo, the team from Rio Grande do Sul reached 32 points and moved away from the relegation zone, now in 12th place, seven points ahead of Vitória (17th), who still have a game to play this round.

Colorado’s next match will be on October 15 (Wednesday), against Mirassol, at Estádio Campos Maia. The game, valid for the 28th round of the Brasileirão, is scheduled for 8 p.m. (Brasília time).

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