Corinthians defender speaks out on uncertainty over home venue

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·21 February 2026

Corinthians defender speaks out on uncertainty over home venue

By Henrique Vigliotti/Central do Timão Editorial Team

After the 2-2 draw between Corinthians and Fluminense in the Brazilian Women's Championship, defender and one of the team leaders, Érika, spoke out in the mixed zone. In a tone of venting, the defender addressed the way the women's team has been treated by the club's management and in institutional decisions.

Commenting on the match being held at Neo Química Arena, the defender stated that she learned about the location through the press. According to her, the situation has caused dissatisfaction and discomfort among the players: “Wow, that's great! Awesome! But I didn't know about it. Unfortunately, we are still not a priority, and the information doesn't reach us the way we would like.”

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Still on the issue of match venues, the athlete emphasized that the recurring uncertainty regarding the home games, often without prior confirmation of where the matches will be played, has been one of the main targets of criticism and a source of dissatisfaction within the squad.

“To be completely honest, this is very annoying for us. We are left uncertain with every training session, every game. And unfortunately, we know that the women's team is not a priority at the club. This is normal. We already know that. But I wish it wasn't normal, I wish it wasn't like this.”

It is worth noting that the situation arises from the inability to use Fazendinha, the traditional home ground of the Brabas, for night matches. The stadium has been facing problems with its lighting towers since May 2025, an issue that remains unresolved under the current management of Corinthians, led by Osmar Stabile. Despite public promises made by the president and the women's football director, Íris Sesso, the repairs have not yet been completed. According to the management, the estimated cost of the intervention is around R$ 10 million.

Érika's statements were given before the announcement of coach Lucas Piccinato's departure, which was made official by Corinthians in the early hours of this Saturday (21st). Timão returns to the field on March 13, when they will play the Derby against Palmeiras in the third round of the Brazilian Women's Championship, at Arena Barueri.

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