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Critics suggest that Textor’s comments could be a calculated move to draw attention away from pressing issues within his club and across his football holdings, notably Lyon, which is grappling with severe financial challenges. The theory posits that by diverting public focus onto himself, Textor may seek to alleviate pressure on his players who are struggling in critical moments on the pitch.
The timing and content of his statements may seem frivolous, yet they resonate with larger strategic aims. In a narrative saturated with the pressures of performance, Textor’s desire to redirect media scrutiny away from his club's potential failures seems both a protection mechanism for his players and a bold assertion of his presence in the chaotic theatre that is Brazilian football.