Arana warns after defeat, targets Copa do Brasil semi: "We must win" | OneFootball

Full-back Guilherme Arana made his dissatisfaction clear with Atlético’s performance and, above all, with the result on Saturday night (18). Galo was defeated 1-0 by Corinthians at the Neo Química Arena, in a match valid for the 29th round of the Brazilian Championship. The only goal of the game was scored by Maycon, with a shot from outside the box in the second half.

As the players left the pitch, the mood was one of frustration. Speaking to the press in the mixed zone, Arana emphasized the need for an immediate reaction in the Brasileirão, where the team is still fighting to move away from the relegation zone.

Team with reserves in São Paulo

Asked about the changes in the lineup, since Sampaoli rested important players who played in the derby last Wednesday (15), Arana explained the decision made by the football department and reinforced the importance of the squad.

“I was feeling some discomfort in my hamstring, not just me, but other players who played in the derby didn’t start the match. But we have a squad, we need to rotate and give minutes to the guys who haven’t been playing, so that when needed, they can come in and have match rhythm.” — he said.

Turning the focus to the Sudamericana

The focus now shifts to the international competition. On Tuesday, Galo faces Independiente del Valle in Quito, for the semifinal of the Copa Sudamericana — a match that will be played at altitude in Ecuador.

“Now it’s Tuesday, a match at altitude, Sudamericana semifinal. We need to go there with the mindset to win, to play a good game, like we did in the derby.”, Arana added.

Atlético will be back on the pitch next Tuesday (21), when they face Independiente del Valle in Ecuador, for the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana semifinal, at 9:30 p.m. In the Brasileirão, the next match will be on Saturday (25), against Ceará, at Arena MRV, in a game valid for the 30th round of the competition.

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