The club's initial plan was for Bellão to lead the team in matches against the top three teams in the Brasileirão, which will conclude against Palmeiras. However, the team has struggled, losing 3-2 at home to Athletico-PR and 3-0 at the Maracanã to Flamengo last Sunday. Bellão has managed to win one match, defeating Cienciano in the Sul-Americana, but was unable to prevent elimination.
Bellão's internal prestige from both the squad and the football department of Botafogo is a factor in the club's decision-making process. Nevertheless, the difficulty of adapting to a critical moment in the season and the challenge of finding a suitable replacement make it a complex issue. The club is currently analysing the market for coaches, but no target has been defined.