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The pressure is on Matos to live up to the high expectations set by the Botafogo fan base, especially given the disappointing results from the previous season's coaching changes. The club needs a swift restoration of momentum and direction, and while there have been successful international stories of coaches making their mark in Brazil, they remain the exception rather than the rule.
Given that previous coaches experienced their most significant successes later in the season, there remains hope that Matos might similarly find his footing as the year progresses.