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Libertadores Runner-up, Abel Ferreira Complained About the Schedule

It's become routine! If there's an interview with Abel Ferreira, there's a complaint. This Wednesday (07), the Palmeiras coach had his first 'fit' of 2026 by criticizing the schedule of the Paulista Championship. This is because the team debuts in the competition this Saturday (10), against Portuguesa, just a few days after the team returned for pre-season training.

— I can't help but make a constructive criticism of the Paulista Football Federation. Considering that some teams were competing until later, it doesn't seem sensible to me, after a week, to have an official game, while other clubs have been preparing since December — said Abel Ferreira.

— Anyway, we have to adapt, find solutions, and use this period to give opportunities to all players because it will be humanly impossible to choose a team and start exhausting it at the beginning of a long and grueling season — added the runner-up.

WHEN DID PALMEIRAS RETURN TO TRAINING?

Palmeiras started pre-season last Sunday (04). In other words, the team debuts in the Paulista with less than a week of work. However, there are teams competing in worse situations, after all, Corinthians played until December 21, with the final of the Copa do Brasil. The Libertadores runner-up went on vacation on 07/12.

ALREADY NERVOUS, MY RUNNER-UP?

Second place in the Brasileirão and the Libertadores to Flamengo, Palmeiras will try to win the Paulista after not securing any trophies in 2025. On the other hand, Mengão returns from vacation next Monday (12) and will try to defend the six titles from last year, with highlights being the Brazilian Championship and the 'Liberta'.

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