Davide Ancelotti hails Botafogo win, praises Chris Ramos on debut | OneFootball

After a difficult week following the elimination by LDU in the Copa Libertadores, Botafogo fans have reasons to smile again. This Sunday, the Glorioso defeated Juventude 3-1 at Estádio Alfredo Jaconi in the 21st round of the Brazilian Championship. Coach Davide Ancelotti celebrated the victory for the Rio team in Rio Grande do Sul.

“I emphasized that my confidence remains very high and that we had to show a reaction. It was a crucial match, because it was a very tough week, with a lot of disappointment and anger. This Sunday, we showed that we wanted to win the game. It wasn’t our best football, but we showed a lot of determination. We need to improve at home because the results aren’t as good as they are away,” analyzed Ancelotti.

Excellent debut

Botafogo won with two goals from debutant striker Chris Ramos, who until then played for Cádiz, Spain. Davide Ancelotti congratulated the Spanish player for his excellent debut.

“I’m very happy for Chris. I think it’s very easy for players who arrive, because it’s a family environment. I hope he can score two goals every game, but it won’t be easy. Congratulations to him, but everyone’s work today was very important,” said the coach.

Photo: Vitor Silva / Botafogo

With 32 points after 19 games, Botafogo is in fifth place in the Brazilian Championship. The Fogão will return to the field for the competition next Saturday (30th), when they host RB Bragantino at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time).

Before that, Davide Ancelotti’s team will face Vasco this Wednesday at São Januário, at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals.

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