Adam Bareiro shines, key to Fortaleza’s surge

The Paraguayan forward Adam Bareiro has once again proven to be decisive in a critical moment for Fortaleza, which is fighting to leave the relegation zone of the Brasileirão.

Signed on July 8 for R$ 9.7 million, he had not been able to perform as expected under the command of Renato Paiva. There were seven games and no goals.

The change came with Martín Palermo. Since the arrival of the new coach, Bareiro gained confidence, picked up the pace, and became decisive over time. He has now contributed to goals in six consecutive matches.

After scoring five times in the recent sequence, the forward changed his role against Atlético: he didn't score, but provided the precise assist for Pochettino to decide the game and secure another important victory for Fortaleza.

The reaction of the Laion with eight unbeaten games in the Brasileirão is partly due to Bareiro.

He will once again be a key player on Wednesday (3), when Leão do Pici will host Corinthians at Castelão.

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