Botafogo supporters' group publish statement: 'Patience has run out'
Fúria Jovem, a Botafogo supporters’ group, published a statement demanding an immediate response after the 2-1 defeat to Remo in Belém in round 33. On 39 points and 11th, only five above the relegation zone, Tite’s side host Atlético-MG on Wednesday (4).

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A Fúria Jovem, organizada do Botafogo, divulgou um comunicado exigindo reação imediata de jogadores e dirigentes na reta final da temporada. O texto apareceu depois do tropeço em Belém, pela 33ª rodada do Brasileirão: o Remo venceu por 2 a 1.
Sob o título "A paciência acabou!", o grupo lembrou a presença constante da torcida nos estádios e apontou descompasso entre o apoio recebido e a entrega em campo. Também alertou para o risco de queda e cobrou postura à altura da tradição do clube.
"Até quando vamos assistir a esse cenário sem respostas? Vão esperar uma tragédia esportiva acontecer para colocar os pingos nos is? É inadmissível ver um elenco que não consegue apresentar um futebol à altura da camisa que veste, tropeçando em adversários que, na teoria, estão ao seu alcance", escreveu.
"Não adianta pagar o maior bicho da história. Não adianta manter os salários em dia. Não adianta discurso bonito e conversa sem resultado. O que exigimos é comprometimento, respeito à camisa e respostas dentro de campo", completou o texto.
O resultado fora de casa deixou o time com 39 pontos e na 11ª colocação da Série A ao fim da rodada, apenas cinco acima da zona de rebaixamento. Sob o comando de Tite, o Botafogo tenta cortar a oscilação nas cinco partidas que restam.
O próximo compromisso é na quarta-feira (4), contra o Atlético-MG, no Estádio Nilton Santos.
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