Grêmio players meet with fan leaders after airport arrival tension

Grêmio players and club officials met with fan leaders at the club's training center following a controversial arrival at Salgado Filho Airport. Earlier, supporters had gathered at the airport late Monday night, expecting a scheduled meeting with players including Villasanti, Marlon, Carlos Vinícius, and Everton. However, the delegation bypassed the group, leaving fans frustrated by what they perceived as an attempt to avoid direct accountability.

During the subsequent meeting at the training center, fan leaders demanded improved performance as the club faces critical upcoming matches, including the Gre-Nal derby in the Copa do Brasil and a Brasileirão fixture against Chapecoense. Executive director Paulo Pelaipe stated that while the club continues to support coach Luís Castro, results are essential. To prevent potential unrest, the club requested increased security at the Luiz Carvalho training center.