Why Fuchs started for Palmeiras in Copa do Brasil defeat to Flamengo | OneFootball

Chosen to start, Bruno Fuchs ended up being one of the main figures in Palmeiras’ 3-2 defeat to Flamengo this Sunday, in the 29th round of the Brazilian Championship. The defender ended up making mistakes in two of the goals scored by the team from Rio.

Coach Abel Ferreira explained the decision to start the number 3. He took the place of Murilo, who was only available as an option on the bench.

“Murilo had been on an absurd run of games, six or seven in a row. This was a match where I felt Bruno could give us much more on the ball. Murilo is more about physical presence and imposition. Bruno was also going through a good moment. I trust all our players,” said the Portuguese coach.

Murilo had started six consecutive matches for Palmeiras. In the season, he has played 35 matches, starting in 34 of them.

Fuchs, meanwhile, reached his third consecutive match as a starter. He partnered with Murilo in defense while Gustavo Gómez was absent due to the FIFA international break. In total, the defender has made 33 appearances this season, starting in 23 of them.

Now, Abel Ferreira will have to decide who will play against LDU on Thursday, in the first leg of the Libertadores semifinal.

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