Aníbal Moreno’s year at Palmeiras: promise and doubts | OneFootball

Living his second year with the Palmeiras jersey, Aníbal Moreno entered the season already known by the fans and without the label of being a new addition to the squad. The expectation was for definitive affirmation, but the midfielder ended the year experiencing a troubled relationship with the fans, marked by international recognition and growing distrust within the club.

On an individual level, Aníbal reached one of the highest points of his career by being called up to the Argentinian National Team. His presence in the Albiceleste reinforced the player's prestige in the South American scene and showed that his performance continued to be well-regarded outside Brazil, especially for his intensity, marking ability, and physical commitment in the midfield.

Within Palmeiras, however, the scenario was quite different. In decisive matches, Aníbal ended up involved in crucial plays that negatively affected the fans' evaluation throughout the season.

The most emblematic case happened in the classic against Corinthians, in the Copa do Brasil, when the midfielder was sent off in an elimination game, leaving the team at a disadvantage at a crucial moment. The incident reinforced criticism about his lack of emotional control in high-pressure confrontations.

In the Brazilian Championship, the mistakes repeated. Against Flamengo, in a direct duel, Aníbal had performances below expectations, with positioning errors and hasty decisions that compromised the balance of the midfield. Against Grêmio, away from home, he committed a penalty considered avoidable, increasing the strain with the fans.

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