Leila Pereira backs Abel Ferreira at Palmeiras, expresses total confidence | OneFootball

Under growing pressure after four games without a win, Palmeiras have the backing of president Leila Pereira, who has declared full faith in Abel Ferreira and his squad.

The president said in a post that she has total confidence in the coaching staff, the football director and the players, and urged the club to push on towards its goals.

Their winless run has eroded the lead at the top of the Brasileirão, and the Copa Libertadores round of 16 tie has become complicated.

Sections of the support have criticised the team, though Mancha Alviverde has agreed a truce regarding the coach during this spell.

This season the club chose to keep key players and cut reliance on sales in 2026, effectively making an all in sporting bet on turning investment into trophies and prize money.

The finances have tightened. The club posted a first half deficit of R$124.1 million, with revenue below forecasts and transfer income well short of the budgeted target.

The Paulistão has already been won, yet this dip at a decisive stage has increased the pressure. A Libertadores exit would further hit expected income and could force the club to seek funds late in the year, either through silverware or player sales.

Source: Nosso Palestra

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