On loan, Rômulo responds to criticism: “It’s cool now”

The attacker Romulo which belongs to the Athletico and is on loan to Goztepe from Türkiye, discussed with the journalist and influencer John Paul Chaplains on social media.

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The scene that took place during the classic was criticized by Capellanes: “Brazilian football is sick. It’s no wonder Brazil is like this!”, he said.

“You’re kidding me,” wrote Rômulo when commenting on the publication. “His performance with the Athletico shirt was a joke,” replied Capellanes.

Afterwards, the attacker defended himself from the criticism and said that he did not play in the position he should.

“Hahaha where did I play most of the forwards? It’s cool now, right?“, said the player, highlighting Athletico’s critical moment, which is competing to stay in Serie A in its centenary year.

Athletico: Rômulo scores a goal every two games in Türkiye

If the striker’s performance at Furacão wasn’t one of the best, the fans of the Goztepe is happy. After becoming a favorite in the first division of the Turkish Championship, Rômulo has shone this season.

Rômulo has already scored four goals in eight games in the national championship, which helps the team’s good campaign. Göztepe occupies seventh place with 15 points. They are four points less than Besiktas, who are in the qualifying spot for the UEFA Conference League, and five points above the relegation zone.

Athletico has the fourth worst attack in the Brasileirão

Meanwhile, Athletico suffers from an ineffective attack. There are 33 goals scored in 31 games, being the fourth worst attack in the Brasileirão.

Even with good personal numbers compared to previous seasons, the trio formed by Gonzalo Mastriani, Agustín Canobbio and Tomás Cuello entered the list of the greatest foreign scorers in the history of Furacão.

The Uruguayan Masterswho was going through a goal drought for two months, suffered a knee injury and will only return to play in 2025.

Or compatriot Augustine Canobbio was also injured. With no expectation of a return, he has not played since October 17th, in the 5-2 defeat suffered by Corinthians, and has not scored since September 14th, in the 1-1 draw with Fortaleza.

The Argentine Tomás Neckwho returned to playing at right-back, has not scored since September 11th, in the penalty shootout against Vasco, in the Copa do Brasil.

Without them, strikers Julimar and Pablo have had more chances under coach Lucho González. Julimar scored in the defeat to Vitória, in the last round, and Pablo ended a five-month streak without scoring in the previous round.

Seeking a reaction in Series A, Furacão is preparing to face São Paulo, in the 33rd round of the Brasileirão. The game takes place next Saturday (9), at 9pm, at Morumbis.