Sampaoli saves Aguilar from losing 5-1 to Santos

It took Only 19 minutes for Ituano to score three goals for Santos on Sunday night (February 3rd). During the match badysis, coach Jorge Sampaoli emphasized the superiority of the opponent in the first moments and absolved Colombian defender Felipe Aguilar after a compromising performance at Novelli Junior Stadium.

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"We went looking for the game, as always.We suffered two counterattacks in non-forced errors that have cost very fast goals.Inverting a 2 to 0 in 10 minutes is tricky.The opponent has fast and blunt players.The team has tried. "

Climbed as a starter by Sampaoli, Aguilar has failed two goals for Ituano Sunday night. Asked about the Colombian defender's performance, the coach took a diplomatic tone and sought to demonstrate his confidence towards the 26-year-old.

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"had made Felipe very good presentations.He made the direct mistake from the start and costed a goal.But we are very convinced that he is a player with enough capacity, he played very well against São Paulo, a clbadic, so we have confidence, he's having a very difficult time and he has to overcome it by working, "he said.

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Click here and download the software FOX Sports APP [19659003] On the edge of the field, the right-back Victor Ferraz, the one of the leaders of the team, apologized to Santista supporters for the defeat at the Novelli Junior Stadium. "We must apologize to the fans because we had the hope to get a good start and win."