Journalist reveals details of fan-player talks during Flu CT protest | OneFootball

Fluminense was met with a protest during the squad’s return to training last Thursday (16) at CT Carlos Castilho. After the loss to Independiente Rivadavia and a run of four games without a win, around 40 members of organized supporter groups went to the site to protest and demand an immediate response from the team.

According to journalist Pedro Brandão, from Lance!, the meeting was peaceful and there was increased police presence at the venue.

During the protest, supporters spoke with some of the squad leaders and president Mattheus Montenegro.

Canobbio acknowledged the team’s recent drop in form, but denied any kind of internal problem within the squad and dismissed criticism over a lack of commitment. The Uruguayan also explained the incident in which he chose not to give an interview after last Wednesday’s match. According to him, the decision was made in the heat of the moment, amid frustration with the refereeing, and on advice to avoid possible punishments.

Samuel Xavier took a similar line, admitting the poor moment, but stressing the team’s recent strength when playing at the Maracanã. The full-back even cited the 2023 campaign as an example of overcoming difficulties after a tough start in the Libertadores group stage.

Other squad members, such as Martinelli and Renê, took a more reserved stance and listened to the complaints.

On the board’s side, Mattheus Montenegro spoke with the supporters and took responsibility for recent decisions that caused friction, especially agreeing to the postponement of the derby against Flamengo. According to the executive, the decision involved coordination with other bodies, such as the CBF and security authorities, but he acknowledged the supporters’ dissatisfaction.The protest ended without incident, but highlighted the level of pressure the squad is under at the moment. On the pitch, Fluminense will try to respond immediately in its next Brazilian Championship match, against Santos, at Vila Belmiro, this Sunday at 4 p.m.

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