Mattos and Renato praise the team, and each other

Mattos has been regularly teamed up with Renato up front for Botafogo in a partnership which has worked well for the Rio team. However, Mattos believes it isn’t just the strikeforce, but the whole team who is making this a special season for the club. Mattos commented: “It helps a lot playing alongside Renato. The […]
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2011-09-11 05:27:00

Mattos has been regularly teamed up with Renato up front for Botafogo in a partnership which has worked well for the Rio team.

However, Mattos believes it isn’t just the strikeforce, but the whole team who is making this a special season for the club.

Mattos commented: “It helps a lot playing alongside Renato. The quality of our understanding is indisputable.

“I we can help our central defence and our offence but maybe we do still lack in certain areas.

“I think we make this up with hard work and a passion for the team. And the positioning of the whole team helps us and the balance a lot. The wingers are helping us and we don’t have to run from one side to the other all the time, as they do it. It’s their duty.

“And we play fair, which is the true essence of football.”

Renato, who made over 200 appearances for La Liga side Sevilla, has also praised his team-mate and shows they have a great understanding.

Renato said: “It’s easy to throw on the side of Marcelo. It is a player who positions himself well and his own brand of football very effectively.

It is great to have a partner like Mattos as it makes marking and movement easier. I’ve always tried to play the ball with respect for opponents and always trying to avoid short performances.” 

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