Piquerez urges patience as Palmeiras eye Libertadores reset | OneFootball

After Sunday’s 0-0 draw with Internacional in São Paulo, Piquerez called for patience. He said every game is different, players are not machines and errors can occur.

As reported by Globo.com, his message framed a side aiming to reset for the Libertadores. Palmeiras have wobbled in their last two home Brasileiro matches, dropping five points with defeat to Atlético-MG and a stalemate with Inter.

Against Fortaleza, Palmeiras won 3-0 at Nubank Parque to put them on course for a Copa do Brasil quarter-final place. Three days later they confirmed progression despite a 3-2 loss in Cuiabá.

Echoing Abel Ferreira, Piquerez pointed to problems against deeper opponents, noting imprecision in the final third that hits confidence and leaves them without a goal.

The first leg of the Libertadores last 16 against Cerro Porteño is on Wednesday at Nubank Parque, kick-off 19h. He believes the visitors will defend and try to take a favourable result to Asunción next week, so Palmeiras need a strong home performance. He also appealed for patience from the stands, with about 40,000 fans anticipated as the league leaders chase greater consistency.

Source: Globo.com

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