Attacker paul reached the 300-game mark wearing the Athletico shirt in the defeat to Bahia, this Wednesday (10), at Ligga Arena, in the 16th round of the Brasileirão.
One of the team’s leaders, the 32-year-old player came out in defense of president Mario Celso Petraglia, who was the target of criticism from the red-black fans during the game. “The club got where it is because the president has a focus, he knows where he wants to be,” Pablo began.
The defense of the Atlético leader comes during the third change of coach in the centenary year. Uruguayan Martín Varini arrived in Curitiba this week after the departures of Cuca and Juan Carlos Osório.
In addition, Furacão is going through a period of administrative instability, after the departure of CEO Alexandre Leitão. During the tough setback for Bahia, the red-and-black fans demanded reinforcements and even chanted for the departure of the historic leader, demanding in the stands:
Athletico fans in the stands of the Ligga Arena
“Petraglia, where are you? Where’s the team you promised me?”
The defeat comes on the eve of the World Cup finals. Furacão will face Ypiranga-RS in the third phase of the Copa do Brasil next Saturday (13), at 6 pm, at Ligga Arena, in Curitiba. In addition, the team will face Cerro Porteño next week, in the Copa Sul-Americana playoffs.
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