Abel Ferreira v Vojvoda: managers meet again in a new setting | OneFootball

For a long period, Brazilian football experienced a rare contrast in its routine marked by constant changes: the stability in the technical command of Abel Ferreira at Palmeiras, and Juan Pablo Vojvoda, then coach of Fortaleza. Together, they formed the longest-serving duo of coaches in the country among Série A clubs.

Now, the reunion between the two brings a new element to the story: Vojvoda is at Santos, experiencing the beginning of his tenure under direct pressure due to the club’s position in the standings, while Abel remains established at Palmeiras, with support and results.

A duel of ideas and identities

Abel Ferreira has revolutionized Palmeiras since 2020 with a model based on competitiveness, intensity, and strategic game reading. During this period, he has piled up titles and built a squad accustomed to decisive matches.

Vojvoda, in turn, made his mark at Fortaleza by implementing offensive football, movement, and courage, leading the club to historic campaigns, such as their first-ever Libertadores spot and a Sudamericana final.

A reunion at different moments

If before the duel was a symbol of stability, now the scenario has changed:

The clash, therefore, is not just technical: it represents two moments. On one side, continuity. On the other, reconstruction.

Pressure and expectations

Vojvoda’s arrival at Santos generated great expectations at the club and among the fans. However, the irregular start brought quick demands. Comparisons with his time at Fortaleza are inevitable, but Vojvoda now faces a different kind of challenge: restoring the team’s confidence and stabilizing the campaign.

Meanwhile, Abel continues with a balanced and winning squad, even while dealing with absences and the natural adjustments of the season. The difference is that at Palmeiras, the project already has a foundation and identity.

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