Loffredo says that Botafogo is complaining ‘due to lack of knowledge of the rule or wanting to justify it’: ‘Production is falling, and the technician has to find a solution’

The defeat of Botafogo 1-0 for the Atlético-MGlast Saturday, at Brazilian championshipwas analyzed this Monday by the commentator André Loffredo on the program “Bom Dia Rio”, on TV Globo. He sees a worsening in the performance of the team led by Bruno Lage.

– Botafogo lost to Atlético in the new stadium, bad pitch, they didn’t play well once again. The goal went to Paulinho, who scores all the goals in the new stadium. Botafogo didn’t play well. The most important thing is to say that production is falling and that the technician has to find a solution. Then discuss other aspects – stressed Loffredo.

Regarding other aspects, he considers that the arbitration he was right to cancel out Diego Costa’s goal, after Maurício Lemos hit his foot.

– Diego Costa was offside, yes, but the ball comes from the Atlético defender. Then the fan says that he opened a second play, but the rule changed. He only opens a second move when he has complete control, has possession of the ball, goes to make a pass and makes a mistake. When he goes to move away, if he makes a mistake, it is not considered a second move. Botafogo is complaining due to ignorance of the rule or wanting to justify finding an error to complain about. This move constitutes offside, even though the ball was played, not controlled. You can ask me if I agree, I don’t think so, I should allow the attacker, although Diego Costa is throwing shade and forcing the defender to make a mistake. But I like pro-goal more. But the rule is offside, and the referee ended up getting the shot right – he said.