Abel Ferreira hints at line-up surprise for Flamengo v Palmeiras | OneFootball

Palmeiras Coach, Abel Ferreira, Held a Press Conference

The last press conference of Abel Ferreira before Flamengo vs. Palmeiras was filled with mystery. The Portuguese coach hinted that he is preparing a surprise in the lineup for the Libertadores final. Additionally, the coach assured that the champion will be decided by the smallest gaps left by the teams.

– It's a final, we know each other well, but it will be defined by details, where each piece can play. The Palmeiras coach likes players who can perform in various positions. The surprise might be this, the dynamics of the players. Tomorrow (Saturday) you will know what we can do in context –, said Abel Ferreira.

– The two teams know each other well enough and I respect the opinions, you need to make programs and comment on whatever it may be. I don't believe that Flamengo at the end of a season with few changes in the squad, unlike Palmeiras, which had changes at the beginning and in the middle, that we are going to do different things –, he added.

DOES FLAMENGO HAVE AN ADVANTAGE, ABEL?

Palmeiras coach since 2020, Abel considers this a disadvantage for the final. This is because Filipe Luís has been with Flamengo for just over a year and is 'harder' to study. However, the Portuguese maintained confidence for the Libertadores decision.

– I am sure it is a final, but the teams know each other better than ever and our rival knows me even more, because I have been with Palmeiras for five years, and the Flamengo coach for one. They know me more for the five years –, he continued.

WHEN IS THE LIBERTADORES FINAL?

This Saturday (29), Flamengo and Palmeiras face off in the final of the Copa Libertadores da América starting at 6 PM (Brasília time), at the Estadio Monumental U, in Lima, Peru. Thus, Coluna do Fla is in the city and will provide full coverage of the match.

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