Rio De Janeiro, Oct. 16 -- Midfielder Danilo Santos has backed manager Tite to lead Botafogo out of a form slump and ward off the threat of relegation.
The Rio de Janeiro club is currently 13th in Brazil's Serie A standings with 36 points, just four points clear of the relegation zone with eight matchdays remaining.
"Every game from now on is like a final," Santos told Botafogo TV on Thursday. "We have to win every match now so that we don't get stuck in a fight against relegation."Tite has overseen two losses and a draw since replacing Rodrigo Bellao last month. Santos appealed for patience toward the former Brazil national team manager, who has already been the subject of criticism from some fans, according to Xinhua.
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