Fernandinho defends Bento after Corinthians failed goal

The steering wheel Fernandinho came to the goalkeeper’s defense Benedict after the bizarre mistake that culminated in Corinthians’ winning goal over Athletico. The game ended 1-0 on Wednesday (1st), at Neo Química Arena, for the 31st round of the Brasileirão.

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“Without a doubt, we have to give the necessary support to Bento now. Making mistakes is part of any player’s career. Whatever he needs from us now, we’ll be here for him. He is a very quality goalkeeper, he has saved us several times already and it will not be a mistake that will condemn his career here at Athletico,” he said.

The coach Wesley Carvalho he also defended the Furacão players. Corinthians’ goal ended up being a sequence of errors by the team, from the loss of possession with Cacá, a wrong shot by Thiago Heleno and Bento’s chicken.

“Fatalities happen in the game. They are great athletes. This is the time to support them. It won’t be the first nor will it be the last, but we’ll see them getting it right. It’s part of the game. Only those who are there will make mistakes. We win together, we lose together”, declared the coach.

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Fernandinho ironizes the STJD’s decision for his suspension against São Paulo and comments on the fight for Libertadores

Midfielder Fernandinho was asked about the decision of the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD), which sentenced the player to another game of suspension after being sent off against Atlético-MG, in the 22nd round, and made fun of the situation.

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“It was a gift I received at the weekend, to be able to stay at home with my family,” he said.

Finally, the red and black number 5 assessed the fight for Libertadores 2024 and reaffirmed the club’s goal for the centenary.

“The championship is very competitive, especially in this part of the table. A difference of four or five points at most. It has been balanced for some time now. Our main objective is to get the G4 in these seven remaining games, so that the centenary year will be very good for us”, he concluded.

Furacão returns to the field against Palmeiras on Saturday (4), at 9:30 pm, at Arena Barueri, for the 32nd round of the Brasileirão. Athletico trains this Thursday (2) and this Friday (3) in Guarulhos for the match against Verdão. The delegation will return to Curitiba on Sunday morning (5).

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