Disastrous debut: Santos fans lose patience with Vojvoda after thrashing | OneFootball

The debut of Santos in the Brasileirão 2026 was marked by an alarming scenario: a 4-2 defeat to Chapecoense at Arena Condá. The disastrous result sparked a wave of outrage on social media, with fans expressing pessimism about the team's future in the competition. For many Santos fans, the apathetic performance reignited the trauma of last season, when the club only secured its place in the top division in the final round.

“If they play all year like they did today (this Wednesday)… it will be another tough year,” commented a fan.

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A major target of individual criticism was defender Alexis Duarte. The defender performed well below expectations, being pointed out as the weak link in the defensive system in Chapecó. “Unacceptable. In the first half, it was already clear that a substitution was necessary, but Vojvoda insists on the mistake,” protested a fan, describing the player's arrival as a “horrible signing” for a sector that should be the priority for Peixe.

Coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda also did not escape virtual judgment. With a worrying record of just one win in six games this season, the coach is beginning to see his continuity questioned. “Alright, we can already change the coach, enough of stubbornness,” ranted a Peixe fan.

The pressure now falls on the board and the technical staff for the next commitment. Santos will have a sequence of two classics against São Paulo, one for the Paulistão and another for the Brasileirão.

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