The midfielder called for taking over responsibilities from top to bottom within the club and hinted at the possibility of his departure from Tricolor
Sao Paulo witnessed one of its worst matches in history in the Brazilian League. On Thursday night (27), Tricolor lost 6-0 to Fluminense, at the Maracanã, a result that highlighted many of the problems within Tricolor.
If fans see the defeat as a reflection of the season, those on the field think no differently. Midfielder Luiz Gustavo, the team’s captain in the match, gave a loud shout at the end of the match. From the player’s point of view, there are people within the club who do not bear their responsibilities and the result is visible on the field.
“Nothing came by chance. Today was not by chance. Sao Paulo is an institution that I learned to love, that I learned to respect. But unfortunately, we have to start telling the truth, people have to start assuming some of the situations that we expose. It’s our fault, we are the players who did the shit we did today. But I think this club is very big, and it deserves, once and for all, to have a direction, a clear plan, and what we want from start to finish.” “This season is what we want as people here at this club,” he said in an interview with SporTV.
Responsibilities within Sao Paulo
As the decade draws to a close, Luiz Gustavo highlighted the possibility of Tricolor’s departure. The player confirmed that he feels his head held high, despite the tragic night that occurred in the Maracana, and apologized to the fans for the defeat he suffered. Furthermore, the Tricolor captain requested that those at the top of the club take responsibility.
“I don’t know what I’m going to do with my life next year, I don’t care, but I’m leaving with my head held high, frankly and honestly. We apologize to the fans, to everyone. But one thing is certain, it’s time for São Paulo to start putting their faces forward and taking responsibility. Everyone takes responsibility, and takes it from top to bottom, so that this club can become something big in football again,” he stressed.
“I can’t do this anymore”
Finally, the wheel demanded that other responsible people emerge to solve the problems. Luiz Gustavo expressed great indignation, stressing that it is no longer possible to live in this situation and that people need to take action to improve São Paulo.
He concluded his speech by saying: “I learned that when I make a mistake, I come here and apologize and think about what I have to do and improve. I arrived at the club two years ago and there are people who have lived longer than me and are in the same situation, but it is no longer possible, it is over. I am a person who lives for development. This club is giant, bigger than all the other clubs we have, but people must put dots on the letters so that it develops as everyone expects.”
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