Vasco fans protest before team training

A group of fans gathered this morning in front of CT Moacyr Barbosa, in Barra da Tijuca, to protest against the poor results presented by Vasco this season. Tempers flared after the historic 6-1 defeat suffered by Cruzmaltino in the classic against Flamengo, last Sunday (2).

Banners and flags criticizing the team's performance were displayed in front of the CT, aimed mainly at leaders of the Cruzmaltino squad and also at members of the club's board of directors. “Loose cast”, “Bums” It is “Shame” were some of the fans' words.

ATTENTION! Vasco fans are protesting on the street of CT Moacyr Barbosa. pic.twitter.com/XNnT3R4Fbo

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_{Fans protest in front of Vasco da Gama's CT, in Barra da Tijuca (Photo: reproduction/X/@NewsAlmirantee)}

Defensive sector was heavily criticized

The group's main targets are in the defensive sector, such as defender Maicon, captain Léo and full-back Puma Rodríguez. Striker Rayan, president Pedrinho and the club's SAF CEO, Lúcio Barbosa, were also heavily criticized.

Some players and board members stopped to talk to fans and heard a lot of criticism. Goalkeeper Leo Jardim, one of the team's highlights who was recently called up by the Brazilian national team, unlike the others, received the group's support. “We’re with you, Leo.”the protesters said.

_{Humiliating defeat in the classic outraged fans (Photo: reproduction/X/@midiavascaina)}

Protest exposes team's bad phase

The protest marked the team's revolt in the face of the biggest defeat suffered by the club in the history of the “Millions Classic”. On social media, Vasco da Gama's official profile spent around two days without posting, from the end of the match on Sunday until this morning.

Vasco returns to the field on the 16th, Thursday, against Palmeiras, in São Paulo.

Featured photo: protests mark Vasco da Gama training (Reproduction/X/@midiavascaina)