Author: Soorya G
Following the dismissal of the Flamengo fitness trainer, several media outlets covered the story, including prominent Brazilian journalist Benjamin Back, on whose show he and his panel of guests discussed the series of events that led to the dismissal of the now former Flamengo fitness trainer, who allegedly physically assaulted striker Pedro.
It is said that Fernandez was furious with the striker’s attitude after Flamengo’s
Flamengo’s 2-1 win over Atlético Mineiro
and confronted him in the dressing room. Things escalated quickly, resulting in an argument between the two, in which Fernandez is believed to have assaulted the striker. He also apologized for his behavior after the incident, but this seems to have had no impact on the board’s decision.
“I could start these words in a thousand ways, but the only one that really makes sense is to apologize. To Pedro, his teammates, the staff and Flamengo. I went to the dressing room very upset, wanting to resolve the situation straight away and I did it wrong. High competition often has things that make you sick. High-stress situations make us react and think badly. I don’t want to use this context as an excuse, but as an explanation“, said Fernandez.
Fernández was informed of his resignation on Sunday evening. As for Jorge Sampaoli, the club’s board has decided to keep him on as head coach. However, some experts have criticized the former Argentina coach, calling him “overrated” and a “serial failure in Brazil”.
“Tell me, which title has Sampaoli won in Brazil? I don’t understand the love Brazilians have for Sampaoli. He worked at Santos, it was tumultuous. He went to Atlético-MG, it was tumultuous. Now, at Flamengo, the atmosphere is extremely troubled. And every time Sampaoli leaves Brazil to work abroad, his name is speculated for clubs here. Benja, if it were me, that changing room at the Independência stadium would still be on fire. It’s unimaginable to physically assault a player” added former footballer Kleber Gladiador.