Abel Ferreira on recent derby record: 'I’d rather win trophies' | OneFootball

In the debut of their third jersey, Palmeiras doesn't lose, and that's no surprise to anyone. The Verdão took to the field this Monday (25), at the Allianz Parque and beat Sport 3-0, staying hot on the heels of Flamengo in the fight for the lead in the Brasileirão. The Palmeiras goals were scored by Flaco López (2) and Gustavo Gómez.

After the match, Abel Ferreira spoke to the press about the Palmeiras victory and the planning for the Dérbi next Sunday (31), at Neo Química Arena, for the Brasileirão.

Speak, Abel!

Bruno Rodrigues' situation:

-Without creating exaggerated expectations, this is the best we can do: have a player we like, not only for his talent, but for the person he is. We will help him in the best possible way, giving him the opportunity to be at Palmeiras and recover from an injury of this level. Some clubs have approached us in recent days for a loan, but we will not take that risk. The most likely is that this will happen at the beginning of next year.

Vitor Roque's performance:

-Vitor Roque pairs up on the left, gives us an option and takes others away. Today, we played with a team where Palmeiras is clearly superior. We had the obligation to win and play a good game. The way we are reshaping this team creates a generation that will be marked in the history of Palmeiras. We only talk about titles, but we can also talk about prestige and value in player sales. Two years ago, I said the club had 'crocodiles in the pocket'.

-Today is the time when we can, honestly and professionally, hire great players. They all understand what it means to play at Palmeiras, especially after games against Corinthians, even with all the confusion that happened. We are making the best campaign in the history of Palmeiras in the Brazilian Championship. – he said.

Club philosophy:

-The coach has patience, the board has patience, but the fan... I don't know if they do. They saw Flamengo, two-time U-20 world champion. But while players gamble, like Vitor Reis, we put him on the field. He played both legs of the Cup and both legs of the Libertadores. – he commented.

Dérbi next week

-Just look at the last few years to see who really had more eagerness. It's not worth wanting to win just one game. If you ask me if I prefer to beat Corinthians or win titles, I prefer to win titles. – he concluded.

And now?

The Verdão returns to the field next Sunday (31), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), when they face Corinthians, at Neo Química Arena. The game is valid for the Brasileirão.

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