Torcida Jovem hold meeting with Santos squad at CT Rei Pelé | OneFootball

Santos’ first team, including Neymar, met Torcida Jovem at CT Rei Pelé on Monday night for calm talks about the club’s direction.

According to Globo.com, the exchange was described as frank, though head coach Cuca, director Alexandre Mattos and president Marcelo Teixeira did not attend.

The aim was to understand issues the players see as problematic. The squad accepted their share of responsibility for a poor Brasileirão so far, which has included a home draw with Chapecoense and defeat to Athletico-PR at Vila Belmiro.

Players also highlighted other problems, citing tactical matters, the relationship between board and squad, limited influence behind the scenes, and a lack of action to make Vila Belmiro more intimidating.

Further concerns raised were leaks and false information, plus the access of club figures and media to facilities and team travel. It was agreed that only coaching staff, players and directors will have access to CT Rei Pelé, trips and dressing rooms for home and away matches.

The supporters intend to seek a new meeting with Marcelo Teixeira in the coming days. He missed the CT meeting due to a trip to Rio de Janeiro for the Copa do Brasil draw.

Source: Globo.com

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