From coldness to hugging manager: Luiz Henrique disenchanted with Botafogo and lost weight | botafogo

Luiz Henrique’s first half was not the best. Dribbling attempts, despite good intentions, often ended up in defenders’ cuts. The fans at Nilton Santos were already starting to scream, until Botafogo’s number 7 came face to face with Britos, left the Universitario goalkeeper sitting with a futsal dribble and completed it into the back of the net.

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Smile from ear to ear. The biggest signing in the history of Brazilian football in nominal terms finally disenchanted. Eight games later, Luiz Henrique’s first goal for Botafogo. The ball in the net helped in the 3-1 victory over Universitario, in a game valid for the 3rd round of the Conmebol Libertadores group stage.

All of Luiz’s coolness in scoring turned into agility to run out and quickly head towards Artur Jorge. The attacker ignored the many hugs on the way and made a point of practically crossing the path to speak to the Portuguese.

– I went to the coach (Artur Jorge) because he has been talking to me a lot on a daily basis, that he needs me and that I need to move on the field. That goal was for him – said Luiz after the match.

The striker undergoes a change of role with Artur Jorge. At Betis, he practically never left the wing and was responsible for “widening the field”, taking advantage of his dribbling ability and 1×1. With Portuguese, it is commonly appearing in the middle, moving diagonally.

– Luiz Henrique worked hard, competed. You have to work harder to score more goals, that’s what we expect from all players. I’m satisfied, he’s a player with total dedication. It is a reference for younger people for everything it represents. Today he was the first of many, I hope – said Artur Jorge.

On Sunday, Luiz Henrique will face his debut opponent for Botafogo: Flamengo. Seven games later, the number 7 finds himself lighter with a ball in the net.

Very important victory. Get the group together, we’ll go there fighting for classification. I’m at ease, I’m calm. I don’t care about those things. It lifted a weight, thank God and now (with the goal) I’m lighter – he concluded.

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