Opinion: ‘If even Felipão was doubted at Palmeiras, why is Abel immune?’ | OneFootball

With underwhelming performances and a poor run of results, Palmeiras is losing the cushion it built up in the first half of the Brazilian Championship and needs to secure a win against Cerro Porteño to advance to the quarterfinals of the Conmebol Libertadores.

After two years without winning major titles on the national and international stage, and with the biggest investment in signings in its history, the team led by Abel Ferreira is under pressure, but the coach remains “immune to criticism” and faces no internal questioning from those in charge of the club.

There is a clear and obvious divide among Palmeiras supporters: a significant portion of the fanbase idolizes Abel Ferreira and clings to the achievements of the past. Another group believes the coach is chiefly responsible for the titles lost in recent years and no longer sees a future in his work.

Palmeiras supporters cannot suffer from an inferiority complex and think there is no winning future if Abel Ferreira does not remain in charge of Palmeiras. It is necessary to demand better performances so that the script of recent years is not repeated and the season does not end with a bitter feeling.

Felipão, Luxemburgo, and many other coaches were questioned after poor results, a lack of titles, and performances that fell short of the club’s expectations at the time.

If even Felipão was questioned at Palmeiras, why would Abel be immune?

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