Maycon frustrated, urges mindset change after another Corinthians loss

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·10 de novembro de 2025

Maycon frustrated, urges mindset change after another Corinthians loss

By Larissa Beppler | Central do Timão Editorial Team

This Sunday (9), after the 1-0 defeat to Ceará at Neo Química Arena, in the 33rd round of the Brazilian Championship, midfielder Maycon spoke in the mixed zone and did not hide his frustration with the team’s collective performance. The player analyzed the offensive shortcomings, the impact of the schedule, and the need for adjustments so that Corinthians can get back to winning in the final stretch of the season.

Asked about the lack of shots and the excess of crosses into the box, Maycon acknowledged that Ceará knew how to neutralize the team's strengths and that creativity was lacking in the final third of the field. “A frustrating defeat, as you said. I think our team prepared to play a certain way. Ceará’s team, obviously, studied our strengths. We couldn’t find other ways to solve our attacks,” said the Corinthians captain.

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The midfielder highlighted that there were moments of clarity, but admitted a deficiency in building plays. “I think we had some good solutions, especially with Diego on the wing. But I think we lacked a bit of understanding in the final third so we could create more chances and finish plays more clearly,” he added.

With the schedule offering the last window for adjustments before the decisive stretch, Maycon emphasized the importance of making the most of this period. “We have to make the best possible break because it’s the final stretch of the Brasileirão, Copa do Brasil. And we know we need to give an answer to our fans.”

The number 7 was also asked about the team’s inconsistency, since Corinthians had come from three wins during free weeks to train, but lost precisely when the marathon of matches resumed. Maycon, however, downplayed the weight of the schedule and pointed out that the team has already shown the ability to compete under these conditions.

“We’ve already been through this during the season, we’ve already won midweek games, we’ve had good runs, we’ve had bad runs. Well, we have to fix what we did wrong and go to the next game. Knowing it’s a derby, we have to get back to coming here and winning again.”

The midfielder also lamented the negative streak but reinforced the need for calm and focus on work. “We’re on two consecutive defeats, something that’s bad for everyone. But now is the time for us to stay calm, know what we did well, fix what we did wrong. I think it’s not enough to just talk. I think we have to work and improve, because that’s what’s needed here.”

Asked about what still prevents Corinthians from creating a consistent run of results, Maycon again spoke about mentality and daily commitment. “I think our mentality had to change. We changed, especially after the game we had against Santos. That’s why we got three wins,” he commented. However, he stressed that hard work is still the only way. “I don’t know any other way. I don’t know any other way to win. It’s by working.”

Even recognizing the inconsistency of the season, the midfielder reiterated that the group still has its goals alive both in the Brasileirão and the Copa do Brasil. “We still have dreams, especially in the Copa do Brasil, especially fighting in the Brasileirão. I think it’s about taking those dreams we have and working towards them.”

With the defeat, Corinthians dropped to 13th place, with 42 points, and moved further away from the Libertadores qualification zone. For Maycon, the moment calls for unity and a response on the field: “Of course it’s frustrating, as I said, everything we did today. But I think we have to focus, close ranks, and give an answer to the fans.”

The team led by Dorival Júnior returns to the field this Thursday (13), at 7:30 pm (Brasília time), at Neo Química Arena, when they host São Paulo in a derby valid for the 34th round of the Brasileirão.

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