"Utter disgrace": Felipe Melo slams Flu U20 after Flamengo rout | OneFootball

Former player and Fluminense idol, Felipe Melo, did not hold back criticism of the Tricolor's under-20 team after their 4-0 defeat to Flamengo last Saturday in the Carioca Championship of the category. The match, held in Xerém, also gained attention due to the intensity of the former athlete's outburst — who was present at the stadium.

“They took four goals from Flamengo at home. I went there to watch the game. It was four and they must have asked to hold back, because it could have been about eight. […] I felt terribly ashamed. It's an absurdity for the institution.”

Son of the former player, midfielder Davi Melo was on the bench but did not enter the field — one of the reasons that intensified the indignation. Felipe emphasized that there needs to be accountability with responsibility in the youth ranks: “There has to be accountability. The coach has to be held accountable. The management has to be held accountable. The under-20 is a step towards professionalism.”

The defeat against the rival, even in the context of the youth team, raised an alert about the Tricolor's formation and the importance of maintaining the tradition of competitiveness in all categories.

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