Disarray and sour mood as Corinthians crisis deepens after Fluminense loss | OneFootball

Corinthians’ crisis deepened with Sunday’s Brasileirão defeat to Fluminense, their sixth straight stumble, leaving them three points from the relegation zone. According to Globo.com, the slide follows home exits from the Copa do Brasil and the Libertadores at Neo Química Arena.

In recent days, coach Fernando Diniz and defender Gustavo Henrique, one of the captains, voiced their frustration. Gustavo Henrique said long-running political and financial problems, heavy debts and off-field disorganisation are making it harder for the team to perform.

Diniz said he was profoundly sad and angry about the situation, adding he would not use his words to worsen the club’s internal atmosphere. He stressed that a sequence of defeats has weighed heavily, but insisted he could not deepen the mood while trying to steer a way out.

Amid the turmoil, Friday brought a meeting at CT Joaquim Grava between leaders of the club’s main organised supporters, squad captains Hugo Souza, Gustavo Henrique, Raniele, Rodrigo Garro and Memphis Depay, and Diniz. Leaving the complex, Gaviões da Fiel president Alexandre Domenico said he was struck by how candid the players were about internal issues.

The football department is off until Thursday, with training to resume on Friday at CT Joaquim Grava. Their first match after the FIFA window is at Internacional on seven October at Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre, a direct battle against the drop.

They sit 14th in the table on 32 points, with Grêmio opening the relegation zone on 29.

Source: Globo.com

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