Hey, where’s the answer about the Maracanã pitch?

Flamengo is dealing with a very complicated situation, and the condition of the Maracanã pitch has been generating a lot of criticism. The club president, Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as Bap, is being pressured about this lack of quality on the field—especially due to comments from coach Leonardo Jardim and some players after their qualification in the Libertadores. This bomb was dropped by Mauro Cezar Pereira on Posse de Bola, on Canal UOL.

What’s the Big Issue?

The topic dominated Jardim’s press conference, and even Léo Ortiz, the team’s center-back, didn’t miss the chance to criticize the state of the pitch. Remember that Flamengo and Fluminense are responsible for managing the Maracanã since they won the bid, and together they play more than 70 games per year at this stadium.

Bap, my friend, it’s time for you to make a statement. The pressure is on, and it’s important to remember that Flamengo has been taking a stand against using synthetic turf, bringing arguments that make perfect sense. As one of the main people responsible for the Maracanã, he should provide a clearer explanation than his counterpart at Fluminense.

Transparency Now!

According to Mauro, the complaint goes beyond simply saying that the pitch got worse because of the number of games and heavy rains in Rio. There needs to be transparency about what is being demanded from the company that takes care of the grass.

“Explain what’s happening, what he is requiring of the company, and how they’re going to resolve this situation,” was what Mauro Cezar said.

He also stressed the importance of the president clarifying this not only to the public, but also to the players, who are concerned about the field’s condition—as Léo Ortiz showed after the match.

The President’s Role

Mauro Cezar highlighted that, as a journalist, he is in contact with the company to verify the information, and therefore Bap should do the same. “It’s very easy to criticize and put all the responsibility on the players’ shoulders. It’s time to act!” he said.

And What About the Grass Change?

The commentator also brought an interesting update: the new Maracanã grass can be replaced after the NFL match, which is scheduled for day 27, during the FIFA Date break. The replacement, which is under discussion and should happen in Saquarema-RJ, will be the subject of the next meeting of the consortium responsible for the stadium.

So the expectation is that the Maracanã administration team will come together and look for a solution to this pending issue, because the fans are watching! ???

And you guys, what do you think about all this situation? Let’s wait for the next moves!