Botafogo required to be adaptable at the start of the season. With changes in preparation because of the state, Luis Castro at first intended to only make use of the major group partly of the video games, yet changed the route as well as switched over to the squad in the suits.
The train himself highlights in meetings that he does not “test” in games. According to him, the research laboratory is the training center, what enters the field has currently been tested prior to. So we can say that the Portuguese gave “opportunities” to the entire cast.
Some players recognized exactly how to capitalize, others not so much. The rotation made it clear that some markets of the cast are deep and also very solid and others concentrate the primary demands. Thinking about performance, the midfield was the one that had the most effective efficiency in the period.
All the gamers used in the field over the four games of the Guanabara Cup so far (the initial was played by the B group led by Lucio Flavio) had excellent minutes. Tchê Tchê, Patrick de Paula, Danilo Barbosa, newbie Marlon Freitas and Gabriel Pires, typically slammed by the group, participated well in at the very least one video game.
If inquiries regarding the absence of imagination are constant, it deserves keeping in mind that Lucas Fernandes and Eduardo are still recuperating from injury as well as will certainly enter this rotation, making the market much more certified and also extensive.
At the back, there are likewise reasons for optimism. Adryelson and Cuesta created a fantastic duo in 2022, Philipe Sampaio additionally had good moments and Luis Segovia, among the supports for 2023, pleased in the very first 2 matches, specifically for his top quality with the sphere in his foot.
– Segovia plays on the left side as well as disputes with Cuesta, on the right side we have Adryelson, Carli and also Sampaio and they fight for a place. On the day that Segovia is much better than Cuesta, later on because currently everybody has the possibility to play, Segovia will certainly play and vice versa too. There is constantly meritocracy and conscience – highlighted Luis Castro.
The objective is additionally secure, with Lucas Perri making excellent matches in the lack of Gatito Fernandez, idol and foreigner who many put on the shirt of Botafogo, who recently renewed his contract until 2024.
Unpredictabilities on the sides
If the central part of the field contains possibilities, the sides, both in attack as well as defense, fill followers with questions. The left-back has a dependable and also clear starter in Marcal, the instant book is Hugo, that is doing an excellent state, yet still requires to win the graces of the stands.
Beyond, Rafael as well as Daniel Borges contest the title. The initial tries to establish himself after a series of injuries, while the second struggles with criticism and was booed in the connection against Nova Iguacu. The sector has actually been the emphasis of the market thus far, however hiring has not yet appeared. The certainty is that there is a need.
It goes to the ends of the assault where there is even more uncertainty. Gustavo Sauer becomes a standout at the beginning of the year, yet still requires even more uniformity. After losing his area to Jeffinho, marketed to Lyon, Victor Sa is attempting to reclaim reputation with the followers (as well as has currently taken an excellent primary step with a goal in the timeless grandfather).
A guarantee from América-MG, Carlos Alberto revealed high quality in minority chances he had, but he still needs more experience, specifically in decision-making and finishing. Currently Luis Henrique as well as Lucas Piazon live under wonder about of the followers as well as have currently handled boos in minority video games of Carioca.
The hiring of a minimum of one player from the industry to increase the disagreement is a clear need, looking at the current efficiency of all the players, in addition to a reserve for striker Tiquinho Soares, a recommendation in the attack. When he enters and the fans no much longer have the persistence that the young male needs to establish, Matheus Nascimento has problems keeping the level.
The spreading of the squad shows signs of the strengths and also demands of the Botafogo squad. Last year’s framework still exists and is the beginning point for the heaviest video games of this very first semester in the coming months, yet the alvinegro fan continues fantasizing – and asking for – reinforcements now that the European home window has actually shut.
