Petraglia passes on “mystique” and will gain access as a gift, promises interim

Interim coach João Correia, from Athletico , valued the presence of president Mario Celso Petraglia in the defeat to Vila Nova . The manager was part of the red-black delegation that traveled to Goiânia and participated in moments with the athletes, including going to the locker room.

“The president’s presence is important and, being close by, gives motivation. We want the president close by to pass on the mystique to us and to put into practice what he created. He is always welcome and I hope he continues to be on our side,” he said, despite regretting the result.

“It was a game in which we wanted to give the president a victory and his presence increases this responsibility. I am sure that, at the end of the season, we will give him a great gift, which is promotion to Serie A,” he added.

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Despite this, the fight for promotion is not a reality for Athletico currently. The team is in 12th place with 10 points, three behind Operário, which is in fourth place. In addition, the team has five games without a win, with losses to Vila Nova, Botafogo-SP and Novorizontino, in addition to draws against Chapecoense and Brusque.

“Everyone can say that João is crazy and that I’m crazy. I’ve already been through two Série Bs, one with Atlético-GO and another with Vasco. At Atlético-GO, I was in a much worse position than this, further away from the G4, and ended up getting promoted. The same thing happened at Vasco,” he added.

Given the turbulent times, Athletico's president must speed up the process of choosing a new coach. This is because the understanding is that Furacão has the best team in Série B, despite the poor results. The performance improved with the Portuguese João Correia, but the results (a draw against Chape at Ligga Arena and a defeat to Vila) weigh heavily and give greater urgency.

When asked about the role he has been playing, João Correia did not shy away and said that he is thinking about each game.

“I only think about the next game, which is against Brusque. Winning and leaving a good impression. Working every day to restore Athletico’s image and restore confidence. Our week was very good, the energy was very positive. The team was well organized in training, everyone was competing for their position, but we got to the game and it really seems like we’re in a moment of low confidence,” concluded the interim coach.

Looking to react this season, Athletico is preparing to face Brusque in the second leg of the third phase of the Copa do Brasil. After a goalless draw in the first leg, in Santa Catarina, the decision of who advances to the round of 16 is scheduled for next Tuesday (20), at 7:30 pm, at Ligga Arena, in Curitiba.

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