Boca Juniors’ Defeat in Copa Libertadores Final Sparks Outrage and Criticism towards Frank Fabra

The unease in Boca is absolute. Jorge Almirón’s team lost 2-1 to Fluminense in the final of the Copa Libertadores and returned empty-handed from Rio de Janeiro. The lament of the fans is very great and so is the anger. Although there are not many reproaches, the most pointed out is Frank Fabra, who was sent off and completely harmed his team. For this reason, hours after the final whistle, Sergio Romero was consulted about it and released explosive phrases.

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After Fluminense’s second goal, Kenedy was sent off for excessive celebration. That moment was highly anticipated by everyone in Boca and could have recovered the disadvantage. However, Fabra slapped Nino and was sent off at the end of the first extra time. This situation was a hard blow for the team and cut off the possibility of having a footballing clean and jerk.

Frank Fabra was sent off against Fluminense. (Photo: REUTERS/Sergio Moraes)By: REUTERS

The fans are angry with the Colombian full-back, but it seems that within the group the feeling is similar. As the team left the stadium, Chiquito Romero spoke to the press and uttered indirect but very strong phrases on this topic.

“We couldn’t take advantage of the extra man we had in that short period, knowing that we had 15 minutes of the second half of extra time that we could do something else,” he stated. The reality is that Xeneize did not have the opportunity to take advantage of it since it was practically not played between the expulsions.

At the same time, he expanded on this and completely condemned Fabra’s attitude: “I think it would have been another game, obviously, another second half, but hey, it had to be that way. They closed well behind them, it was difficult to enter. Now what we are gonna do. Tomorrow we will analyze what was done from day one in Venezuela.”

On the other hand, Chiquito highlighted the support of the fans, the efforts made and regretted not being able to meet the goal. “Grateful to the people of Boca who accompanied us throughout the Cup. The truth is that the people were something spectacular. They were here, they enjoyed everything, but unfortunately we couldn’t give them the joy. It was a great Cup, I think we had chances, but unfortunately it didn’t happen.”

End of cycle climate for Frank Fabra

Frank Fabra is the big one targeted by Boca fans. The Colombian defender has been at the club since 2016, however, he showed an inexperience that infuriated fans.

This child expulsion was not the first and the memory of his red card against Santos in the 2020 Copa Libertadores was back on the scene. In addition, the feeling with the fans is worn out and they complain about many things, among them a lack of “desire” in some games.

2023-11-05 02:01:00
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