Arthur JorgeVitor Silva / Botafogo
Published 04/29/2024 09:00 | Updated 04/29/2024 09:00
Rio – Botafogo is enjoying a good moment this season, having won its last four games. However, the good phase is not only due to the offensive system that has blossomed, but also to an evolution in its defense. In the last four games, Artur Jorge’s team conceded just two goals, having survived one of the main tests of the year, the classic against Flamengo, unscathed.
The biggest rival is considered one of the main teams in Brazilian football with a high “firepower” with players like Pedro, Arrascaeta, Bruno Henrique, Luiz Araújo and De La Cruz. Alvinegro got the better of the classic and didn’t concede any goals.
An evolution of the defensive system was a goal of Botafogo this season and also of coach Artur Jorge. In his good work at Braga, the coach ended up receiving some criticism due to the high number of goals he conceded in the last European season. Alvinegro also fluctuated a lot defensively.
In the last rounds, the coach made a change to Botafogo’s defensive system. Defender Bastos won the starting position, forming a pair with Lucas Halter. Alexander Barboza ended up being an option on the reserve bench.
