After the fourth defeat in Beira-Rio and-after the 2-0 defeat to Flamengo, for the round of 16-the coach was much questioned about his stay in office. In response, Roger Machado commented that he was not a coach of Colorado, but is alvirrubro. And he said that his departure has been sparked for two months.
Of the three duels he had with Red-Black in a week, two for the continental tournament and one for the Brazilian Championship, Inter lost all three, scored only one goal and took six.
“We had no leg for three competitions”
Roger Machado was asked about the eliminations in Libertadores and the Brazilian Cup and replied:
– We had no leg to compete for three competitions linearly. You end up giving up some rounds of the Brazilian to rest the athletes. And in that, we ended up leaving the hearts.
Previously, he had spoken of the boos of the fans and the pressure on the coaching staff.
– Any and all elimination frustration entails pressure from the coach’s position. This is Brazilian football culture. We have been with instability for two months. This absence of results and productivity causes this frustration to increase with the exits in the Cups – he said.
He was then asked if he would remain in office.
– If my departure has Aventa two months ago. At least four times you asked my departure. In the last five games, the departure is AVENTA. And I’m not an International coach, I’m coach of the International. This position does not belong to me. I will be here as long as the management understands that my work can yield fruits.
What comes ahead
After the confrontation for Libertadores, the International returns to the field on Saturday (23), when facing Cruzeiro, at 18:30 (Brasilia). The clash valid for the 21st round of the Brazilian Championship will be at Mineirão Stadium.
