Following the recent dismissal of Fernando Diniz, the former Libertadores-winning coach, and a public apology from Marcelo for the team’s poor performance, Fluminense’s struggles in the 2024 Brasileirão have hit a new low.
The team’s defeat to Vitória at the Maracanã, resulting in a meager total of six points from 12 matches, signals the worst start in the club’s history since the league expanded to 20 teams in 2006.
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This season’s record of one win, three draws, and eight losses starkly contrasts with previous campaigns where the team narrowly escaped relegation.
For example, in 2008 and 2019, despite similar poor starts, Fluminense managed to secure 14th place finishes with 45 and 46 points respectively.
Currently, the situation is more dire, as the team not only faces relegation threats but also deals with growing impatience from its fanbase.
The club is in a critical phase, urgently needing to find the right strategy and leadership to steer clear of relegation. With Diniz’s exit and the increasing pressure, Fluminense’s response in the upcoming rounds will be crucial in determining their fate in the league this year.
