A video showing Arthur Cabral missing shots in Botafogo training upset Tite, according to a ge report published on November 5. The footage circulated on social media after a session partly open to the press on the Saturday before the 1–0 win over Atlético-MG. At the post-match press conference, the coach said something during the week had upset him, but declined to explain. According to ge, Tite felt the reaction to the video was unfair to the striker. It had been filmed during a finishing drill intended to address a weakness in the team.

Backing the striker

Elsewhere in the interview, Tite praised Cabral’s commitment in training and said the striker works very hard. He also said most supporters had backed the player, although some had complained. The centre-forward reached 18 consecutive appearances without scoring after drawing a blank against Atlético-MG, according to ge. The ball stayed out in the match, and training ended up becoming a talking point too.