Santos have parted ways with head coach Cleber Xavier following a crushing 6-0 home defeat to Vasco da Gama, leaving the Brazilian giants just above the relegation zone in Serie A.
Idman.biz, citing Reuters, reports that the 61-year-old, who took charge in April, exits with the club in 15th place on 21 points after 19 games. The bottom four in the 20-team league will drop to Serie B at season’s end.
Once a symbol of dominance during Pelé’s golden era, Santos have endured a turbulent spell, having only returned to the top flight last year after their first-ever relegation. Despite producing stars like Neymar, Robinho, and Rodrygo, the club now faces a fight for survival. Neymar, who rejoined Santos in January, blasted the team’s performance, calling their display “a shame.” The forward urged players to reflect on their commitment ahead of their upcoming clash with Bahia on August 24.
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