Roger Machado on boos, calls Inter's win an "instant relief" | OneFootball

In the "empty" Beira-Rio, Internacional beat Fortaleza by 2 to 1 this Sunday, for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship. After the match, coach Roger Machado, booed during the game, evaluated the criticisms and celebrated the victory.

In the last two weeks, Internacional had a streak of four consecutive defeats, three to Flamengo and one to Cruzeiro. Because of this, Colorado said goodbye to the Libertadores and only has the Brazilian Championship to compete in.

Thus, coach Roger Machado received criticism and was booed at Beira-Rio, which had the worst audience of the year for Internacional: only 9,099 fans.

"The fan who booed me was the same one who applauded me standing at the final of the Gaúcho. The affection comes back with victories. There is no other possibility to fill the stadium if the team does not win and play well," said Roger Machado, at a press conference.

Despite the eliminations and the negative streak, Roger Machado values tranquility in his work. Amid the protests from Internacional's fans, the coach acknowledges that the team needs to improve.

"It was a more tense, more nervous week... I try to keep everything calm, but of course it wasn't. At work, everything went normally, even the fan who came to demand the athletes. We have the same feeling as them. We need to improve. The victory 'only' gives immediate relief," he added.

Internacional's Phase

Only competing in the Brazilian Championship, Internacional is now looking for a reaction in the final stretch of the tournament. Currently, Colorado is in 10th position, with 27 points, eight behind Mirassol, the first team in the G6.

Internacional returns to the field next Saturday (13), after the Fifa date, when they visit Palmeiras, for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão. The ball rolls at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Allianz Parque.

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