Palmeiras hungry for titles as they face criticism and another decisive run | OneFootball

Palmeiras reached the Libertadores quarter-finals by beating Cerro Porteño, ending a four-game winless run, and now enter another decisive spell at home.

Head coach Abel Ferreira has framed the recent dip as a consequence of limited recovery time that will persist through the year, according to Globo.com. Palmeiras host Vasco at 16:00 on Sunday needing victory to remain top of the Brasileiro, then face Santos at Nubank Parque three days later in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals.

The squad continues to manage absences, with Paulinho and Ramón Sosa still not cleared. Performances have attracted criticism, which players view as natural at a club with elevated standards. Captain Gustavo Gómez, more than eight years into his spell, said the bar is high and should be given Palmeiras’ winning profile.

He added that, although a trophy has already been secured this year, the group remains hungry for victories and further titles. After the first leg against Cerro Porteño, on a night when he put through his own net, goalkeeper Carlos Miguel urged calm and said they would qualify.

Wednesday’s win came in heavy rain and awkward conditions, and players highlighted the context as a show of commitment as much as the scoreline. Jhon Arias argued the side are strong and intend to fight for everything still open this season. He said competing, battling and refusing to give up is part of the club’s identity, and supporters should feel represented.

Source: Globo.com

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