After a goalless draw in the classic Ba-Vi, Bahia returns to the field on Wednesday (5) to face Juazeirense, for the second round of the Northeast Cup. In addition to the short time of preparation, the squad will need to pay attention to Adauto Moraes Stadium, the subject of criticism of the lawn conditions. The confrontation starts at 19h.>
Striker Tiago, who should earn minutes in the team led by Rogério Ceni, commented on the preparation to play in the match in Adauto. “Personnel on the part of the physical calls for a lot of attention, because it is a different lawn. Sometimes it is not even lawn, we have to be careful not to step wrong or a divided. They prepare us to know which ball we can risk, ”said the player.>
With the short time of preparation before the commitment by Nordestão, the tendency is for Ceni to repeat the strategy used against Jequié and Mescle players of the professional cast of Bahia with reinforcements coming from the grassroots categories. In addition to James, Kauã David and Fredi can start among the holders. Acevedo, Rezende, Erick and Nestor were cited by the coach as possible pieces to be used during the confrontation.>
“Many of them [garotos da base] They will also be in Juazeiro. Minimally mixed with 10 base boys. I think they have to gain confidence, show the coach, create doubt. I think in two or three years, you will not see Bahia bring 34, 35 years old. But bring a boy from the base. It’s a gradual process, “said Rogério Ceni in a press conference.>
In all competitions, 19 games were played between the two teams, with 13 wins from Bahia, four draws and two wins for Juazeirense. With the Bahian interior team being home, the record is still favorable for the squad, which won five of 10 games, while tied four and lost only one match. Bahia came out with the three points in the two opportunities valid for the Northeast Cup. >
Even at the beginning of the competition, Tricolor occupies the leadership of Group B for the goal balance, as it thrashed Sampaio Corrêa 4-0 at the tournament debut. The rivals occupy the fifth position in the classification table. Juazeirense was defeated by América-RN by 2×1.>
