Cruzeiro players meet with president Pedro Lourenço after Copa do Brasil elimination
Cruzeiro's elenco met with the president Pedro Lourenço on the morning of this Thursday, at Toca da Raposa, according to Globo Esporte Futebol. The meeting was the first since the team's elimination for Atlético-MG in the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals.
Cruzeiro Football Club · 2026-09-03 17:16:14
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The meeting was held in a critical tone, with president Pedro Lourenço expressing dissatisfaction with the team's performances against Atlético and Flamengo in the Copa do Brasil and Libertadores eliminations.
Globo Esporte Futebol reports that Pedro Lourenço demonstrated confidence in the group of players, who will not receive any new signings until the end of the transfer window. The president reiterated the need for the team to secure a direct spot in the group stage of the next Libertadores.
The meeting was the first contact between Pedro Lourenço and the players since the elimination, as the president was not present at the Arena MRV on Tuesday.
