RIO DE JANEIRO, April 8 (Xinhua) -- New Botafogo manager Franclim Carvalho has vowed to instill an attacking mindset as the Rio de Janeiro club seeks to recover from a slow start to the season.

The 39-year-old will take charge of Botafogo for the first time in a home clash against Caracas FC in the Copa Sudamericana on Thursday.

"My idea of the game fits perfectly with what Botafogo stands for. Botafogo is about purpose, about taking responsibility, about facing every match and every battle head-on," Carvalho told a news conference on Wednesday.

"It is a style of play we have to carry through to the final minute, with sacrifice when needed. It is also a style that will bring a lot of joy because we will score many goals, and those goals will lead to victories that will undoubtedly bring us titles."

Carvalho replaces Argentine Martin Anselmi, who was sacked last week after a poor run of results.

Botafogo was eliminated from the Copa Libertadores qualifying tournament in March and lost five of its first seven Brazilian Serie A matches.

"The message I want to convey is that a new era begins now," Carvalho said. "The team has problems, otherwise there would not have been a coaching change. But every team in the world has problems. The squad has a lot of quality, and we will aim to maximize it." ■