Loffredo: The goal is still clear, but I think it will be difficult for Botafogo to become champion. He is no longer the main opponent for Palmeiras

After drawing with Fortaleza 2-2 Botafogo The opportunity to return to leadership was lost Brazilian Championship. To the commentator Andre Loffredothe black and white team is no longer the main competitor of Palm treesBecause of the current stage and Flamingo I entered the battle.

-Things do not happen because there was a major individual downfall. It is very difficult to have just one explanation. It involves a lot of psychology. In the first moment of Luis Castro’s departure, Kakappa managed to make an impact. Then there was a drop within what was acceptable. Bad decisions come from the wrong coach (Bruno Lage). And it was hard to know, too. Psychologically, it is a shock that leads to two defeats against direct competitors, the most important of which is Palmeiras. If they had tied, they would have been in first place. You can’t give a red card, because the score was 4-1. This psychological fall killed Botafogo. To the point that Palmeiras is the leader and Botafogo is not the main competitor in the title struggle – said Loffredo, on the “Sport TV News” program.

-I think it is difficult for Botafogo to become champion at this moment. The goal is still clear on the table, and the four matches are up for grabs against teams fighting for relegation. If they told a fan in advance, “Look, with four rounds to go, Botafogo will fight for the title, with a one-point lead,” without telling the story… that is what should be said to the group, which is doing very strong psychological work. He added: “Forget what “It happened and we will look at these four matches.” I think the chance is slim because Palmeiras is so big that it is difficult to think about handing over the title with four rounds to go. Loffredo added: “The recent history is that Palmeiras does not give up, and knows the way to become a champion, with four rounds remaining until the end of the tournament.”

At the weekend, Botafogo faces Santos at 4pm at Estadio Nilton Santos, while Palmeiras visits Fortaleza and Flamengo meets America MG at 6:30pm.