Brazilian star Marcelo, a former Real Madrid defender, faced an embarrassing situation with his current team, Fluminense, as he was excluded from participating in a Brazilian league match after a dispute with his coach, Mano Menezes.
Marcelo was exposed to this situation before entering the field in the 45th minute of the second half, when he was seen in conversation with the coach, who did not like Marcelo’s speech, resulting in him ‘prompted the player to be pushed and sent to the bench. .
After the match, which ended in a 2-2 draw, Menezes explained his decision, saying: “I was going to play Marcelo, but he said something I didn’t like, so I decided to choose Kennedy instead. »
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Marcelo’s role with Fluminense has diminished
This incident adds even more complications to Marcelo’s career with Fluminense, as his participation in matches has declined recently, raising speculation about the possibility of his departure when his contract expires on December 31. If his contract is not renewed, Marcelo could miss the opportunity to participate in the 2025 Club World Cup, which could force him to look for a new team during the winter transfers.
A busy journey and new challenges
Marcelo was a pillar of Real Madrid, where he spent 15 years of his career before leaving in the summer of 2022 after winning the Champions League.
After a short experience with Greek Olympiacos, he returns to Brazil with Fluminense in the summer of 2023.
With the recent challenges he faces, Marcelo’s future with the team has become uncertain, especially in light of the instability of his role as a member of the starting lineup.
