After a good performance in the second half against Corinthians, Roger was even more confident to face Santos, on Sunday, at Vila Belmiro.

The week without games gave the midfielder the chance to improve physically and bond more with his teammates. "I feel like I'm better physically, and the rhythm will come naturally. I hope to last more than 45 minutes and stay on the field as long as I can," commented Roger. The midfielder praised Joel Santana's work method, but avoided any comparisons with his predecessor, Ney Franco. "I only worked with Ney for a short time, but they were excellent days. He gave me a boost and got me playing. It would be unfair to compare him to Joel. The important thing is to continue our work to improve the team's situation."