Gaviões da Fiel call out Memphis and Rodrigo Garro after Corinthians exit | OneFootball

Gaviões da Fiel issued a statement on Thursday after Corinthians were knocked out by Estudiantes in the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals. It criticised players, coaching staff, the board and club councillors, saying months of failings have undermined the team.

They said the exit could not be blamed solely on Memphis Depay’s missed penalty, citing poor planning, weak leadership and inefficient management.

Memphis was singled out over the shootout miss and urged to justify the club’s investment in his renewal or consider leaving. Rodrigo Garro was told to stop fixating on referees and show leadership in decisive moments.

The rest of the squad were accused of lacking effort, commitment and attitude. The coaching staff were also criticised, with Gaviões arguing squad limits do not explain some results and calling for more from Fernando Diniz.

The board led by Osmar Stabile was attacked over financial and administrative problems. The statement noted Stabile has been denounced by the São Paulo public prosecutor and named Armando Mendonça as a defendant, while demanding an end to transfer bans lasting over 100 days.

Councillors were blamed for resisting statutory reform and professionalisation. Gaviões said the missed penalty was only the most visible symptom, and vowed to back the team while demanding competence and respect for the club’s history.

Corinthians host Fluminense on Sunday at 16:00 at Neo Química Arena in the 28th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro, their final game before the FIFA international break.

Source: Meu Timao

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