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Palmeiras coach sided with Flamengo in the attempt to postpone the match against Coritiba

Flamengo return to the field in the Brasileirão next Saturday (30), against Coritiba. In the match, the Rubro-Negro will not be able to count on the called-up players. O Mais Querido requested a postponement, but the CBF did not accept it. Asked about the matter, Palmeiras coach Abel Ferreira believes that Mengo took the right approach.

— I really think that, regardless of the refusal given to Flamengo, Palmeiras had already raised this point a month ago because it is a FIFA international window. From the 28th onward, the FIFA window must be respected. I am indeed asking the CBF because there is still time to postpone it, since we are going to be 50 days without competition —, Abel Ferreira began.

— It has nothing to do with whether Flamengo asked or did not ask. Or whether it was Palmeiras that was denied or not. I am here talking about what is best for Brazilian football. What I ask of the CBF is a little common sense because it is a FIFA international window. I know there is a desire within the CBF to change many things. So here is one point —, the coach added in a press conference.

WHICH PLAYERS WILL FLAMENGO BE MISSING AGAINST CORITIBA?

Abel Ferreira sided with Flamengo because he is ‘in the same boat.’ Palmeiras will have absences against Chapecoense because of call-ups. On the other hand, Mengão have nine absences against Coritiba at the Maracanã next Saturday (30).

Léo Pereira picked up his third yellow card and is suspended, but the center back will be with the Brazil national team. The same goes for Carrascal, who was sent off and also will not face Coritiba, but will travel to Colombia anyway. Also beginning preparation for the World Cup before Flamengo’s next Brasileirão match are: Danilo, Alex Sandro, Lucas Paquetá, De La Cruz, Varela and Plata. Arrascaeta, injured, has already been in Montevideo since last week.

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