Zubeldía cites fan pressure: “In Brazil, fans panic after a goal” | OneFootball

After the 6-1 thrashing of Nova Iguaçu this Wednesday at the Maracanã, head coach Luis Zubeldía highlighted the importance of Hulk and Thiago Silva’s experience for the Fluminense squad. While explaining how the two signings can help the team for the rest of the season, the coach mentioned the pressure of Brazilian football and the fans’ reaction in difficult moments.

According to Zubeldía, players used to big stages are able to pass on more calm to the rest of the group, especially in a schedule full of decisive matches.

PHOTO: LUCAS MERÇON / FLUMINENSE F.C.

— It is always important to have experienced players. There are players who have been playing here at the Maracanã, wearing the Fluminense shirt, for some time. That is important for handling certain situations that players who have not lived through them may take longer to adapt to. Having experienced players, in addition to those who were already here, and those who have just joined now, like Thiago and Hulk, is important to increase calm.

Next, the coach explained that the experience of the new signings will also be important in dealing with the pressure that is typical of Brazilian football.

— Here in Brazil, if the team concedes a goal, the fans get a little desperate, or if a move does not come off well, they start demanding more. Well, those who are here are used to it, and that comes with experience.

Still at the press conference, the coach said the squad has gained important alternatives to deal with the second-half schedule.

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— The topic of strikers is a good one. The club, at different moments in the market, signed different players for various positions. It is difficult to comment on the market. When an opportunity or an urgent need arises, signings happen. For example, when Hulk could not come, the possibility of Castillo came up. Germán (Cano) had a few injuries and today he is doing well. John Kennedy, after the match against Vasco, seemed like he would not continue, and then he had a great half-season. Each player’s situation happens in a unique way. It is great news to have different options. It is important to have options because the schedule is tight and we need to be up to the task.

The coach also commented on the increase in attacking options for the second half of the season, after Hulk’s debut and with Cano, John Kennedy and Rodrigo Castillo available.

— The topic of strikers is a good one. The club, at different moments in the market, signed different players for various positions. It is difficult to comment on the market. When an opportunity or an urgent need arises, signings happen. For example, when Hulk could not come, the possibility of Castillo came up. Germán (Cano) had a few injuries and today he is doing well. John Kennedy, after the match against Vasco, seemed like he would not continue, and then he had a great half-season. Each player’s situation happens in a unique way. It is great news to have different options. It is important to have options because the schedule is tight and we need to be up to the task.

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