Fernando Santos in hot water, director slams ex-Benfica: “Cowardly football” | OneFootball

The life of Fernando Santos at the helm of the Azerbaijan national team continues to make headlines, and unfortunately, for the wrong reasons. After perpetuating a series of games without a win, the former coach of Benfica suffered another heavy defeat, this time against Iceland (5-0) which sparked a huge wave of criticism.

In the aftermath of the heavy defeat, which was part of the qualification for the 2026 World Cup, visibly furious with the performance, the general secretary of the Azeri Federation had harsh words for Fernando Santos: "There's nothing to say, but at the same time I want to say a lot".

Next, the Federation's official pointed out the problem with the team led by the former Portugal coach: "These boys don't deserve such management and results. We respect the opponent, but if we play like this against this opponent and stay on the defensive from the first minutes, then these are our problems".

Not mincing words, the general secretary also criticized Fernando Santos' system, believing that it does not prepare Azerbaijan's matches well: "The system was chosen incorrectly. The coach did not do his homework. The coach's attitude towards Azerbaijani football and the people is incorrect".

At a time when the press reveals that the ex-Benfica does not offer his resignation, the official wants the Portuguese to stop being the coach: "We don't need such cowardly football. If the coach does not resign, we will take measures. We are waiting for the right decision from him"

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