Leila Pereira backs Abel Ferreira at Palmeiras: 'Total trust' | OneFootball

Palmeiras is going through one of its worst stretches of the season. Without a win in four matches, Abel Ferreira’s team has seen its lead at the top of the Brasileirão disappear, while a knockout tie has become complicated in the Libertadores round of 16.

Leila Pereira backs Abel Ferreira

Targeted by criticism from the fans, although Mancha Alviverde has reached a peace agreement regarding the coach, he has the backing of president Leila Pereira, one of the biggest supporters of his work in charge of the Palmeiras squad.

Palmeiras went all-in for titles — and Leila Pereira is backing the bet

By choosing to keep the squad’s main players and reduce dependence on sales in 2026, Palmeiras made a true “sporting all-in” this season. President Leila Pereira’s strategy is based on confidence in the coaching staff’s work and in the squad’s ability to turn that investment into titles and prize money.

The numbers, however, have become tighter. The club closed the first half of the year with a R$ 124.1 million deficit and brought in less than expected, while revenue from player sales came in far below the budget target.

The Paulistão title has already been secured, but the drop in performance at the most important point of the season has increased the pressure. A possible elimination from the Libertadores would further reduce projected revenue and could force the club to seek new sources of income at the end of the year — whether through titles or player sales.

Leila, however, is sticking to her message of confidence. In a recent post, the president said she has “full confidence” and stressed that she believes in the work of the coaching staff, the football director, and the players.

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