Author of the goal that guaranteed the victory against the Cruzeiro team last Wednesday (15), defender Réver gave a press conference in the press room at CT George Helal after training held this Friday (17).

We knew it would be necessary given the short time we trained together. Vaz and I ended up getting along on defense through conversation. Game by game, we're getting more in tune, and I hope we get it right as soon as possible. I have this characteristic of talking a lot on the field, and I think it makes all the difference. We have many leaders on the field, and that's important.

I hadn't played 90 minutes in two months. I felt the fatigue. It was very noticeable in the second half, but I managed to overcome it and make it to the end of the match.

It's one of my characteristics. My priority is to defend well, but when I go forward, I know I can help. I hope to continue this and have the same happiness here, doing what I did at the other clubs I've played for.

We have to bring this desire to the field. São Paulo is a direct competitor, and we need to earn points at home. We're in control, so we have to assert ourselves. They'll try too, so we need to do something different not just against them, but against all the big teams we face.

In the short time I've spent with Zé Ricardo, I've seen him as a unique coach. Rafael and I hadn't been used often, but we knew a new opportunity would arise. We're living up to our signings and hope to live up to their expectations. We hope to build on performances like Wednesday's.