Santos fans voiced their discontent with manager Pablo Vojvoda following a 1-1 draw against Paysandu on September 28, 2024, at the Estádio da Vila Belmiro in Santos, Brazil. Supporters displayed banners and chanted slogans criticizing the teamS performance under Vojvoda, drawing comparisons-and a pointed contrast-to the expectations associated with European football giants like barcelona.
The draw extended Santos’ winless streak to six matches in the Série B, intensifying pressure on the Argentine coach who took the helm in April 2024. Frustrated fans lamented the team’s struggles to secure a victory, signaling a growing lack of confidence in Vojvoda’s ability to lead the club back to the Série A. Banners seen at the stadium read, “It’s not Barcelona,” a direct message to the manager regarding the current level of play.
The stalemate against Paysandu came after a period of underperformance, including a 3-0 defeat to Brusque on September 24, 2024, and a 1-1 draw with Chapecoense on September 21, 2024. Santos currently sits in 12th place in the Série B table with 36 points, seven points outside the promotion playoff spots. The club, historically one of Brazil’s most accomplished, was relegated to the Série B in December 2023 for the first time in its history. Vojvoda, previously managing Juventude, was brought in to orchestrate an immediate return to the top flight.
