13.10.2025 16:47
The legendary name of Fenerbahçe, Alex de Souza, is going through tough times as the head coach of the Brazilian Serie B team Operario. In a match where his team lost 3-0 to Novorizontino, the penalty was taken by the wrong player despite the coach's instructions, which drove Alex almost to the brink. The Brazilian press headlined the incident as "The moment that drove Alex crazy."
In June, Alex de Souza, who took over the Brazilian Serie B team Operario, has not been getting the desired results in recent weeks. The 3-0 defeat against Novorizontino marked Operario's fourth consecutive loss. With this result, the team dropped to 13th place, remaining at 39 points. Under Alex's management, Operario has played 20 matches, achieving 6 wins, 7 draws, and 7 losses.
FAILED TO FOLLOW PENALTY INSTRUCTIONS, ALEX FREAKED OUT
While the match was still 0-0, Operario won a penalty in the 49th minute. However, what happened drove Alex de Souza almost to madness. Despite the coach's instructions, Ademilson took the penalty and missed. Alex reacted strongly to this situation in the press conference held after the match:
"I wanted Boschilia to take the penalty. We raised awareness about this in the locker room. Even during the penalty, we sent messages to the field, shouted, and repeated it over and over. However, a different decision was made despite the instructions, and the result ended not with a goal, but with imbalance."
"I INTERVENED BUT THEY DIDN'T LISTEN"
The 48-year-old coach emphasized that Ademilson's decision disrupted the team's balance. Alex stated, "I intervened, and I intervened a lot. But unfortunately, the decision made on the field did not result in a goal, and this completely changed the course of the match."
BRAZILIAN PRESS: THE MOMENT THAT PUSHED ALEX'S PATIENCE
The Brazilian press highlighted Alex de Souza's post-match anger in the headlines. Sports commentators noted that this disciplinary incident at Operario could undermine internal authority within the team. It was claimed that Alex would take strict measures to regain control within the team.