Following the dismissal of Juan Pablo Vojvoda and the hiring of Cuca, Neymar commented on the coaching change at Santos, emphasizing that the responsibility for improving results lies with the players. The change in the technical command of Peixe, which occurred this Thursday, was prompted by a 1-2 defeat against Internacional in the Brasileirão. Hours after Juan Pablo Vojvoda's departure, the club announced Cuca's arrival. In statements to Diário do Peixe at the entrance of CT Rei Pelé, Neymar warned that a simple change in the coaching staff will not be enough for the club to improve its performance. The star lamented the departure of the previous coach, directly linking it to the squad's performance. "It's complicated, the departure of a great coach, a great person, it's sad to experience this because it corresponds to our performance on the field. We know we weren't doing well, that we didn't play well, we couldn't execute what the coach was conveying to us, but that's how it is," Neymar stated. The player sent a clear message to his teammates, insisting that the key to recovery lies in the athletes' mentality and not just in the figure of the coach. "The coaching staff changes, a new coaching staff comes in, but the players are the same. What needs to change is our attitude, our mindset, our games. No matter who the coaching staff is, if we continue like this, it will be complicated for us," he concluded. Cuca's debut in charge of Santos is scheduled for next Sunday, in a match against Cruzeiro, which will be led by Artur Jorge.
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