The Corinthians were defeated by Botafogo at Neo Química Arena, in a match valid for the Brazilian Championship, and the performance of the team did not please the former player Neto at all. During the program "Radio Craque Neto", the Corinthian idol spared no criticism, especially the right-hand side Matheuzinho, classifying his performance as "a shame".
Departure Analysis
The defeat for the Botafogo not only expanded the poor phase of Corinthians, but also lit an alert on the quality of football presented by António Oliveira's team. Neto stressed that the Botafogo was widely superior in the field, controlling the game and taking advantage of the Corinthians' defensive flaws.
The Matheuzinho side-right was one of the main targets of Neto's criticisms. The former player stated that Matheuzinho gave a lot of space to the opponent, especially in the bid that resulted in Junior's goal Santos. In addition, he criticized Hugo, who had difficulties marking, especially against Luiz Henrique, player of the Botafogo who stood out in the confrontation.
Individual Performance
Neto praised only Raniele's performance, highlighting him as the only Corinthians player who deserved applause in the match. In contrast, he mentioned that the rest of the team had below-critical performances, contributing to the negative result. According to Neto, the team showed a football "mediocre" and "horrible", insufficient to avoid the 17th position in the table, within the lowering zone.
Situation in the Table
With victory, the Botafogo took the lead of the Brazilian Championship with 13 points, while Corinthians parked in the five points, occupying a dangerous position in the delegating zone. The pressure on António Oliveira and his commanders increases, demanding a quick response to avoid major complications throughout the season.
Reflection to Twisted
The Corinthian fans, known for their passion and demand, expect an immediate reaction from the team. Neto's reviews reflect the sentiment of many fans who are waiting for improvements in both individual player performance and team strategy. The hope is that this defeat will serve as a warning and motivate a twist in the next rounds.
Conclusion
The Corinthians urgently need to correct their failures and raise the level of action to escape the lowering zone and seek more comfortable positions on the Brasileirão table. The billing is high, and the time is short, but the club tradition and the cheer strength can be decisive factors for a recovery.
