Author: Vishwajit Sawant
After the
4-1 win over Vasco at Vila Belmiro in the 25th round of the Brazilian Championship, Marcelo Fernandes was officially appointed Santos coach for the remainder of the season.
for the remainder of the season. The announcement came directly from Marcelo himself, at a press conference shortly after the match, and the decision was confirmed by the team’s technical coordinator, Alexandre Gallo.
Marcelo Fernandes has a long history with Santos, dating back to 2011, when he first joined the coaching staff as Muricy Ramalho’s assistant. In his press conference, he expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to work with several of the club’s coaches and emphasized his friendly relationship with them. He recalled his career, saying: “I started here in 2011 as an assistant. Muricy (Ramalho) took me by the arm to be an assistant with Tata. I’ve had the privilege of working only with greats“.
The new Santos coach also addressed the challenges he faced, especially his departure from the team last year, when Lisca was in charge. Without naming names, he criticized the instability caused by the changes in the coaching staff and stressed the importance of a fair and consistent approach to managing the team.
Fernandes acknowledged the seriousness of the situation he is in, as Santos are currently facing a delicate situation in the Brazilian Championship. However, he expressed his dedication to the future of the club, saying: “I want to grow more and more. It’s not just anyone who sits here and takes on a team the size of Santos. A situation like this in the Brasileiro, a team of this size. I don’t know what’s going to happen next, but we’re going to live for it.“
In conclusion, Marcelo Fernandes is eager to lead Santos to success and aims to bring back the club’s glory days, expressing his love for the team and his determination to be champions once again.