Fernando Seabra reveals his opinion on Cruzeiro fans’ criticism

Even before the final whistle of the match against São Paulo, Cruzeiro fans were booing and cursing coach Fernando Seabra, who is seen as the main person responsible for the team’s poor performance. After the 1-0 defeat to Mineirão, she was asked what she thought of the situation.

According to the captain, he agrees with the criticism and feels responsible for the situation. Raposa was defeated on Sunday (15/9) by a practically reserve opponent and left the group of six of the Brazilian championship.

“I have to know how to understand the feelings of the fans, respect them and agree with them. The team did not perform well on a collective and individual level. I am responsible for the process, and I am disappointed that we did not provide a better quality of play,” he said. “I am absolutely right.”

Although the board publicly supports his work, Seabra is under internal and external pressure to deliver better results and, above all, performance. With his contract until December 2025, he is not unanimous at China Azul – some want a more experienced coach.

At 46, Fernando Seabra has gained national notoriety for his performances for Cruzeiro’s under-20 team in 2023, and at the end of the year, helped the professional team to the Brazilian league. After a spell at Red Bull Bragantino earlier this year, his contract was renewed in April after Nicolás Larcamon was sacked.