Botafogo ultras ‘invade’ training ground after Flamengo loss in Brasileirão | OneFootball

Organized supporters confronted the players and called for interim coach Rodrigo Bellão to leave

Fúria Jovem, an organized Botafogo supporters’ group, was present at the club’s training center this Tuesday (01). At the site, the group demanded explanations and protested amid the poor spell experienced by the team from General Severiano. The supporters spoke directly with full-back Alex Telles, one of the squad’s leaders.

Supporters call for coach’s exit after loss to Flamengo

The protest took place just a few days after the 3-0 defeat to Flamengo. Samuel Lino, twice, and Carrascal scored the goals in the Rubro-Negro side’s win. Therefore, the result at the Maracanã increased the pressure on Botafogo even more.

Fúria Jovem had already released an official statement calling for Rodrigo Bellão’s departure. The interim coach took over after Franclim Carvalho was dismissed in August. Thus, the protest at the training center publicly reinforced the dissatisfaction expressed in the earlier statement.

See Fúria Jovem’s official statement:

Crisis extends beyond the Brasileirão

Botafogo’s poor run is not limited to the national competition. The club was eliminated from the Copa Sudamericana by Cienciano of Peru in the knockout stage. The team lost 6-2 on aggregate in the continental tie.

In the Brasileirão, Botafogo sit in 12th place with 30 points from 24 matches. However, the team has not won in its last four league games. Thus, the negative run explains the tense atmosphere noticed during the visit to the training center, especially after the derby defeat to Flamengo.

What is Flamengo’s situation?

While Botafogo try to regroup, Flamengo remain near the top of the table. Leonardo Jardim’s team are in second place in the Brasileirão with 48 points, four behind leaders Palmeiras. However, Fla have a game in hand in the competition.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Flamengo, meanwhile, are preparing for their next commitment of the season. This Wednesday (02), Leonardo Jardim’s team face Mirassol at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, in a rescheduled match from the fourth round of the Brasileirão.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla brings you every detail of Flamengo’s 2026 season. So stay tuned to the website, social media, and YouTube. In addition, Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the match against Mirassol.

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