Carlos Miguel: Palmeiras focused on title, praises squad depth | OneFootball

This Sunday, in a match valid for the 31st round of the Brazilian Championship, Palmeiras visited Juventude at Alfredo Jaconi, won 2-0, and reclaimed the lead in the competition. After a strong performance, goalkeeper Carlos Miguel highlighted the team’s focus on winning their 13th title and praised the Verdão squad.

“My performance is always for the team, to help from start to finish. We goalkeepers have intense, tough work, we train a lot, but that's it: we have to train and be ready. When the ball comes towards the goal, we have to be switched on at 220 volts. We can’t lose focus for even a second, because it’s crucial, especially at this final stretch of the Brasileirão,” he told Premiere.

With the win, Palmeiras reached 65 points, overtook Flamengo, who beat Sport 3-0, and regained the top of the table. The current gap between the teams is one point. On the other hand, after being defeated, Juventude remained with 26 points, in 19th and next-to-last place.

“We are very focused on being champions and returning to the top. We got the three points, even away from home, in a tough match. We played as a team, even without everyone who usually starts. The young players who came in showed grit, determination, and proved to the fans that our squad is very strong, regardless of who plays,” he concluded.

The team led by Abel Ferreira returns to the pitch next Thursday at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), when they host Santos at Allianz Parque for the 32nd round of the continental tournament.

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