Jorginho slams Fonte Nova pitch after Flamengo v Bahia: "It was just dirt" | OneFootball

What did Jorginho think of the pitch at Arena Fonte Nova?

The pitch at Arena Fonte Nova was one of the main topics last week, before the match between Flamengo and Bahia. This Sunday (05), the Bahia team overcame Mengão 1-0, in the 27th round of the Brasileirão. After the match, Jorginho did not hold back his criticism of the stadium's pitch.

— Honestly, (the pitch) was in terrible condition. Very difficult to play football. Oh, they'll say it was the same for both sides. Yes, it was for both sides, but it ends up harming the spectacle and the football -, he said, before concluding:

— It was pure dirt, the ball wouldn't stop, it kept bouncing. For both sides and it disrupts the spectacle for the fans who want to see good football -, concluded Jorginho, in response to a question from Coluna do Fla.

Were there more criticisms about the pitch at Arena Fonte Nova?

Palmeiras and Bahia faced each other on September 28, in the 25th round of the Brasileirão. Thus, Rogério Ceni's team came out on top 1-0, with a goal from Ademir. However, in a press conference, Abel Ferreira 'blamed' the pitch at Arena Fonte Nova for the defeat.

Moreover, also during the press conference, coach Rogério Ceni himself admitted that the pitch at Arena Fonte Nova was not in the best condition. Before the match against Flamengo, even, the grass color was strange, and it was possible to see some holes in the ground.

What is Flamengo's situation in the Brasileirão?

With the defeat to Bahia, Flamengo dropped to second place in the Brasileirão, having the same 55 points as Palmeiras. This is because the alviverde team defeated São Paulo 3-2 and, despite having the same score as Mengão, Abel Ferreira's team has the advantage in the tiebreaker criteria.

What is Flamengo's next match?

Flamengo will now have ten days without matches due to the FIFA Date. Thus, Mengão's next commitment will be on October 15, against Botafogo, at 7:30 PM (Brasília time), at Estádio Nilton Santos.

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