Karel Petuka confirms in Santos and reveals his displeasure with Dracaena

Biggest career challenge: “The most challenging task of my career was in 2021 at Santos itself. There was the problem of the pandemic, and the schedule was packed. In seven years as a coach, the most challenging thing was that moment.”

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The Japanese found out about the departure through the networks
“In the same vein, it is said that I reached out on Monday, and I had a conversation with the manager. We had a conversation with the team owner. I’m very grateful for the year and a half I spent there. They tried to ‘undo that decision by offering me a longer contract.’ More than two years. I have made my decision and have been informed. About the contract, well, the ones who took care of it are the boss Marcelo and my boss, I don’t know which way to go. But they’re the ones who take care of it.

Why did you return to Santos?
“The shirt is great and historic. Secondly, I felt very good here and left very upset. Thirdly, the conversations with Marcelo and Gallo, thinking about the future gave me more strength. There, in real calm, I had the dream of living ‘this culture.’ I was negotiating for Qatar, but Japan arrived and I went to live what I wanted. I tried as a player and did not have the opportunity. So I went as a coach.”

Assemble the dice
“We have a B series at the start and we have a Paulista. A nice tournament that gives you preparation and experience for the rest of the year. We started talking yesterday, it’s early. We understand the process. We stay all afternoon, leave at eight o’clock at night. They’re trying to understand what I’m thinking, the way I play. But you can be sure that it will be a good team and that is my responsibility.”

Who is the player who would not leave the current team?
“In addition to what I have already said, I think it is too early to talk about the team. I am still trying to understand the Santos moment. The first contact and reconnaissance began, but far from successfully, last Monday. I know what I think, and I know the real situation of the Santos family.”

Highly paid players
“It is still very early. To think about the departure of players, first think about the arrival of players. It is too early to talk about the group and the lineup. Yesterday the talks were very good and in the next few days there will be definitions.”

Will Paulista have an entrance exam?
“Jallo reminded me yesterday that there are seven teams in Group B. It will be really preparatory. We are thinking about big things, and even more so because of what could happen by thinking about the team. I appreciate that very much. “I know that very well. “A lot of people underestimate this competition a little bit, but we’re going in really strong.”

Will you use three defenders?

“Around three defenders, that’s not what I prefer. I’m not stuck in the tactical scheme. When we decide the team and it’s clear, we’ll sit down and decide how to play because the pre-season is very short. “A training game or two, because we’ll have our first game against Botafogo quickly. “So let’s be quick so as not to leave the athletes in doubt.”

Cause trouble on the first pass

“In terms of discomfort, I’ve had some interviews in the last few days. My problem here was Dracaena. He didn’t want me. We finished the year well, there was an appeal for me to continue and he still didn’t want it.” “It was a bad thing for Santos. I moved on with my life. I didn’t fight with him at any point, but he didn’t want me. That’s the truth.”