Flamengo look to maintain edge over Abel Ferreira as Palmeiras wobble | OneFootball

Palmeiras visit Flamengo at the Maracanã, with Abel Ferreira on the ‘hot seat’

Abel Ferreira has been at Palmeiras since 2021. Since then, the Portuguese coach has enjoyed a successful run in Brazil, but Flamengo have been his nemesis. That is because, over the last five years, the manager has beaten Mengo only three times. So, the Rubro-Negro and the São Paulo side will face off this Saturday (23).

There have been 16 meetings between the Most Beloved and the Palmeiras side led by the coach. As a result, the Rubro-Negro have seven wins, six draws and three losses. In addition, the last meeting ended with Mengão lifting the Libertadores trophy, while the manager watched on.

What are the matches between Flamengo and Abel Ferreira?

In addition to the favorable record, Mengão will face Abel Ferreira amid a crisis at the São Paulo club. That is because Mancha Alvi Verde, the club’s biggest organized supporters’ group, has started a social media campaign calling for the coach’s dismissal.

The fans claim the manager’s performances have been poor and that he is arrogant, saying he “wants to be bigger than Palmeiras.” Meanwhile, Flamengo, led by Leonardo Jardim, are going through the opposite moment, coming off a win in the Libertadores.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

While Abel Ferreira comes under criticism, Flamengo face Palmeiras this Saturday (23). Kickoff is at 9:00 PM Brasília time at the Maracanã, in the 17th round of the Brasileirão.

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