Santos fans slam Basso after San-São display, check out the reactions | OneFootball

The performance of defender João Basso in Wednesday's derby against São Paulo did not leave Santos fans satisfied. The 29-year-old player came on at halftime to replace Adonis Frías. 

In 45 minutes on the field, Basso lost possession of the ball on three occasions and did not win any of the five aerial duels he participated in. In the end, he was at fault for Tricolor's goal. Basso failed to mark Calleri, who headed the ball into the back of the net. As a result, the defender became one of the targets of the fans on social media: 

“If only we had a center-back less dreadful than Basso on the bench. We missed the chance to win these three points,” said a fan on Santos' social media. 

“BASSO, MAN! I can't believe a guy who has already been relegated once is still playing for the club. I miss Durval, Edu Dracena, and Arouca,” read some comments posted online. 

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João Basso – Photo: Raul Baretta / Santos FC

Out of rhythm

João Basso returned to the field wearing the Santos shirt after a little more than six months. Previously, the last match he played was on July 26, 2025, in Peixe's 2-1 defeat to Internacional. 

Since 2023, when he arrived, Basso has played 35 matches for Santos and scored three goals. In 2024, he was loaned to Estoril Praia, in Portugal. 

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