Clarence Seedorf said Corinthians’ recovery is in the team’s hands after a 0-0 draw with São Paulo at Vila Belmiro. The result lifted Corinthians to 17th place with 37 points, but they remain in the relegation zone. Internacional, the first team outside it, have 38 points.
Seedorf praised his players’ confidence and defensive work, saying they had limited the dangers posed by São Paulo. He also stressed the need to keep working one game at a time and said the team would have time to prepare for its next match.
The coach highlighted Pedro Milans’ performance after Matheuzinho was unavailable, saying the defender showed that players who have not featured regularly can support the team when called upon. Seedorf also praised Angileri for preventing a goal in the second half, when Pedro Lima got past goalkeeper Hugo Souza before the defender intervened with a sliding challenge.
Seedorf said André Carrillo was substituted after a demanding shift and explained that Corinthians needed his ability to retain possession. Memphis Depay’s second-half appearance, meanwhile, was planned to help him gradually build playing time. Seedorf said Vitinho had given all he could before making way.
Sources: Globo Esporte.