The technician Jorginho improved the performance of the Coritiba since taking over the team at the end of the first round of Series B. Before accepting Alviverde’s proposal, however, the coach received proposals from at least four opponents, as he revealed this Saturday (19) after the 3-win victory 0 over Vila Nova, away from home.
According to the coach, Amazonas, Guarani, Ponte Preta and Vila Nova consulted him. He had already stated that he would not take over a Second Division team again, but accepted Alviverde’s proposal out of “passion” for the club.
“I took over the Second Division literally because it’s Coxa, otherwise I wouldn’t take another club. I’ve already had proposals from several, Amazonas, Guarani, Ponte Preta, Vila itself, but Coxa for me is very special”revealed the coach, in a press conference.
“I only agreed to work on Monday because it’s Coritiba, because of the affection and passion I have for this club, for having promoted Coxa in 2019, a magical moment in my life. That’s why I didn’t take over Vila when I was called, because I didn’t want to join the Second Division”, added Jorginho.
Jorginho says he arrived at Coritiba at the “right time”
The coach arrived at Coritiba in the 19th round of Series B, when the team was fighting to move away from the relegation zone. With the coach, the team is the leader in the competition’s return, with seven wins, three defeats and three draws. Still, the coach argues that he arrived at Coxa at the right time.
“The flame for access has always been lit. Even though when I arrived here, we were in 15th [na tabela]. They said it was no longer possible, and that it could have been if I had arrived sooner. But no, I arrived at the right time and we are developing the work”defended the coach.
Coxa won an important victory over Vila Nova, at the Onésio Brasileiro Alvarenga Stadium (OBA), in Goiânia. The team scored three goals and did not concede, ending Tigre’s unbeaten run as home team in the Second Division.
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“It was a very important victory against a team that hadn’t lost here in almost a year, which is strong. This keeps that flame burning, it’s very important. The players are understanding this. I know that since I arrived, at some points on this journey, there is a doubt as to whether we will arrive or not, but I continue to believe strongly in access”said Jorginho.