Fabricio Bruno, ex-Flamengo player, criticizes the press in his new club "Olho Gordo..."

Fabrício Bruno, former Flamengo player and current Cruzeiro player, reflected on the pressure the Minas Gerais club has faced after recent major signings. During an interview with the @geglobo portal, the defender highlighted that expectations for the team have increased considerably due to the acquisitions of names like his, Dudu and Gabigol, ex-CRF.

PRESSURE FOR HEAVY HIRING

The defender spoke about the phenomenon that occurs whenever a club makes high-profile acquisitions on the market, as was the case with Cruzeiro. For Fabrício Bruno, the arrival of players with great media appeal only increased the pressure on the team. “When the club makes signings like this, me, Dudu, Gabigol, of course the pressure is all on this side. Gabi is a media star, he brought the pressure here”, said the player.

Gabigol, an icon of Flamengo and one of the biggest stars in Brazilian football, has the power to attract the attention of the media and fans, which directly reflects on the way Cruzeiro is currently viewed. Fabrício Bruno commented that this type of expectation about the team is a common phenomenon when a club invests heavily in signings.

EVIL EYE ON CRUISE: THE IMPACT OF THE MEDIA

In addition to the internal pressure, the former Flamengo player also spoke about the impact of the media on the team's day-to-day activities. "We usually say that everyone is looking down on our team because of the signings that were made," commented the defender. The presence of Gabigol and other reinforcements has generated not only greater pressure, but also attentive looks from other teams and the press itself.

For Fabrício, the acquisition of stars is not limited to the sporting aspect. It also involves a psychological burden, which can affect the players' performance on the field. The fact that all eyes are on Cruzeiro creates an environment of tension, but also of motivation for the athletes, who know the responsibility they carry.