João Martins builds notable Palmeiras run, nears ex-bosses’ marks | OneFootball

Even without being the official head coach, João Martins has been building an increasingly significant path at the helm of Palmeiras. As Abel Ferreira’s direct assistant, he has already led the team in 34 matches due to the head coach’s absences and will remain in charge for at least three more games, amid Brazilian Championship fixtures.

With a 62.7% success rate, João Martins has posted consistent numbers and is now seen at a level comparable to coaches who recently had full spells at the club. The mark of 34 matches, for example, already equals Cuca’s total in 2017 and is close to other names who were in charge of the Verdão.

Among them is Vanderlei Luxemburgo, who managed the team in 38 matches in 2020, and Roger Machado, with 44 games in 2018. Mano Menezes had a shorter spell, with 20 matches in 2019, while Eduardo Baptista led the team in 23 games in 2017.

Other shorter-serving names also appear on the list, such as Alberto Valentim, with 11 matches in 2017. In contrast, Luiz Felipe Scolari had one of the longest spells in the recent period, totaling 79 matches between 2018 and 2019.

João Martins’ run stands out not only for the number of matches, but also for its efficiency. Even serving as an interim, the assistant maintains the tactical and competitive standard implemented by Abel Ferreira, ensuring stability for the squad during the head coach’s absences.

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