Junior de Barranquilla faces fan protests and squad restructuring

Junior de Barranquilla is experiencing significant internal instability following poor sporting results and elimination from the Colombian championship. Fans organized a protest at the Romelio Martínez stadium, using black smoke, funeral music, and banners naming specific players—including Jefferson Martínez, Edwin Herrera, and Guillermo Paiva—to express their dissatisfaction.

This unrest follows previous incidents of vandalism at the club's training facility and against players' vehicles. In response to the crisis, the club is already planning for the 2027 season. Key developments include the uncertain future of manager Sebastián Viera, with Alejandro Restrepo emerging as a potential candidate.

The club is also evaluating its roster, considering the continuity of midfielder Juan David Ríos and looking to strengthen the defense, with Once Caldas defender Juan David Cuesta identified as a possible target to fill the void left by Jhomier Guerrero.