“I was frustrated, but I get the fans”: Roger Machado on São Paulo flop | OneFootball

Roger Machado’s spell at São Paulo was as short as everyone expected. Just over two months of intense pressure from the fans passed before the coach’s stint came to an end.

The tragedy had already been foretold. With strong rejection from São Paulo supporters even before his appointment was announced, what followed was a true massacre, at times unfair, against the coach, coming from all sides: in the stands and on social media. But Roger knew what he was getting into.

“I do not regret for a single moment having accepted the challenge. São Paulo is one of the biggest clubs on the continent, and any coach would like the opportunity to work there. Obviously, when a job is cut short so quickly, there is a natural frustration because the coach arrives with ideas, planning, and goals that require time to be put into practice,” the coach admitted in an interview with Globo Esporte.

“Since my arrival, I realized there was built-up dissatisfaction in the environment, something that goes beyond one coach or one specific moment. At certain times, that discontent was directed at me, and I understand the fans’ reaction. I also understood that the club had to come before any individual situation,” Roger Machado admitted.

Now, life goes on and new challenges will certainly come. Besides Chapecoense, teams from Mexico and Saudi Arabia have approached the coach, who is indeed considering working abroad.

“International experience is something that interests me. I believe every professional should seek new environments, new cultures, and different ways of seeing the game. I have been following what happens in other markets for quite some time, so I see that possibility as something natural.”

“As for whether it is a more or less hostile environment, I think each country has its own characteristics. What may exist in some markets is a culture that is a little more focused on processes and on medium-term evaluations. But pressure for results exists anywhere in the world.”

“My main goal remains to keep improving and winning titles. Football changes very quickly, and I have always tried to maintain an attitude of study and constant updating. I want to keep working in environments that challenge me and allow me to develop competitive teams,” Roger Machado concluded.

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