Santa Cruz coach seeks defensive improvements for promotion push

Santa Cruz coach Cristian de Souza has acknowledged the need for defensive adjustments following a period of poor results. The team has conceded four goals in their last three matches and failed to score in two recent home defeats.

De Souza attributed these defensive lapses to player anxiety regarding scoring, which has led to tactical errors and poor positioning during counter-attacks. Despite these challenges, the coach remains confident in the squad's ability to secure promotion to Serie B, noting that the team currently possesses one of the best defenses in the competition.