Crotone experienced another disappointment, being eliminated in the first round of the Serie C playoffs for the second consecutive year. The season just ended brought, above all, bitterness to the rossoblù fans, who clearly expressed their discontent after the defeat against Picerno. Here is a summary of the situation:
Elimination from the Playoffs:
Bitter result: Crotone was eliminated by Picerno in the first round of the group stage of the Serie C playoffs. Disappointment for the fans. The Pythagorean fans expressed their discontent by calling the team to the away section at the end of the match.
Fans’ Request and Players’ Reaction:
The fans asked all the players to take off their shirts and throw them on the ground, deeming them not worthy of wearing the red and blue colours. The players, led by Giovanni Loiacono, complied with the request and placed their shirts on the ground under the curve while receiving a hail of insults.
A photo published by the Quotidiano del Sud shows the players taking off their shirts and leaving them on the ground under the curve, highlighting the climate of strong disappointment and tension.
Crotone will have to reflect deeply on this disappointing season and plan a strategy for the future that can bring back enthusiasm among the fans and success on the pitch. The strong reaction from supporters underlines the need for changes to regain the trust of the fans and aim for a return to Serie B.
