With the participation of a former Sao Paulo player, the players “revolt” against Otori in Colombia

last Saturday (24), Atlético Nacional that it Millionaires Play the second game of the final Colombian championship The classic was marked by a mix-up with Brazilian coach Paulo Otori and his team.

After drawing 0-0 at home, Atlético Nacional drew 1-1 as visitors and forced a penalty shootout. At the 50th of the second half, the Brazilian coach decided to make changes and put two penalty takers. At that time, Dorlan Papon, former player of São Paulo, and winger Yerson Candelo ran to the bench and started arguing with Otori.

After a heated discussion, the Brazilian coach decided to change the changes he was going to make and sent Jefferson Duque and Yarlan Barrera. The match went to penalties and Atlético Nacional ended up being defeated, with Pabon and Barrera missing both of their kicks.

In the post-match press conference, Paulo Autuori was asked about the confusion and the coach’s response only added to the controversy.

The Brazilian said: “You should ask others about this mess. It wasn’t mine because it was very clear what we were going to do. That’s something else. I can’t say because I wasn’t responsible.”

“I don’t know what happened, I can’t speak. There was something very wrong, I don’t know who, but I know it wasn’t mine. The idea of ​​who was leaving was clear and noticeable. This is a matter for other people. It wasn’t with me,” he finished.

According to the newspaper Il Colombiano“The atmosphere in the dressing room was completely muted for more than an hour after the end of the match,” said Medellin sources inside the club.