A YEAR TO FORGET: GABIGOL AND TWILIGHT IN FLAMENGO, JOURNALIST CRITICIZES THE ATTACKER

The Podpah program, presented by influencers Corinthians fans, Igão and Mítica, brought to light a remarkable episode that shook the world of Brazilian football. Striker Gabigol, Flamengo star, participated in the chat and, amidst praise from the passionate Corinthians fans, left his future at the Rio club open.

The repercussion of the meeting was intensified, and renowned journalist Mauro Cezar spared no criticism of the player. In his analysis, he highlighted Gabigol's lack of self-criticism, highlighting that the athlete experienced one of his most challenging seasons in 2023. "He admitted that it could be his last year at the club. He flirted with the Corinthians fans by praising him in a context that involved a lot of speculation. He attributed part of the explanation for the bad phase in the season that had just ended to an injury suffered in February. Without any sign of self-criticism", said Mauro.

In addition to questioning the stance of the player, the commentator highlighted that, in addition to the lower-than-expected performance, some of Gabigol's attitudes throughout the year contributed to eroding the relationship with the fans. It is worth noting that the Flamengo idol was involved in several controversies throughout the season.

"His achievements, which are in the club's history, are no longer enough to sustain the player, expensively, for months on end without providing technical feedback . It's the past. But the performance and some attitudes in 2023 reduced idolatry. It's clear that today far fewer fans follow him blindly and piously. It was Gabriel Barbosa's worst season since his arrival at Flamengo", concluded Mauro.

Dissatisfaction with Gabigol's performance is also reflected in the numbers. In the current season, the striker did not win any title with Rubro-Negro Carioca, making 56 appearances and 18 goals, in addition to contributing four assists. The challenging scenario experienced by Gabigol in 2023 raises questions about the future of the Flamengo icon at the club. The uncertainty expressed by the player himself regarding his permanence adds a layer of suspense to a trajectory that, until then, was marked by glories and achievements.

The season that is ending leaves a bitter taste for the fans red-black, who, accustomed to celebrations, sees their idol face a moment of transition. It remains to be seen whether Gabigol will be able to reverse this phase and restore the fans' confidence or whether the twilight in 2023 will mark the end of a glorious era at Flamengo. The future, for now, remains shrouded in speculation and uncertainty.