Abel Ferreira hails Palmeiras win, urges Mancha Verde’s support | OneFootball

Even with the team full of absences, Palmeiras fans filled Allianz Parque this Saturday (11) to watch Palmeiras' thrashing of Juventude. The Verdão defeated the Gauchos 4-1, with goals from Raphael Veiga, Bruno Rodrigues, Bruno Fuchs, and Felipe Anderson.

After the match, Abel Ferreira spoke to the press about Palmeiras' victory and the club's moment inside and outside the Football Academy.

Speak, Abel!

Palmeiras Game and Bruno Rodrigues

-Look, Bruno is everything I believe in football and in life. When they insult us, treat us badly, when things aren't as we want, when they say we're at the end of a cycle, when we break one knee and break another, that's everything I believe in: work, persistence, and resilience. In difficult moments, keep your feet on the ground, be faithful to the processes we have. That's what I believe in.

-I really like playing with you, and I only said he would play in January. I was talking to you and to him, not to create anxiety and expectation. But the credit is all his. It's beautiful to see the stadium full like today, when we are all one. – he said.

-It would be easy for me to tell Barros to loan him; he already had two knee surgeries, we took care and embraced him. That's what we need from our fans. When Mancha Verde is on our side, we are really awesome. They can pull everyone in here. They knew we had to win. No one missed the absences. That's what I expect from our fans. Applauding is easy.

-What I tell my players is: pay attention to the compliments. Remember what they said to us after Corinthians? In 24 hours, continue our work. We have players we value and we were without them. I'm very happy with our fans and our players. The path is long, and in three days we have it here again. Come help. The more united we are, the more feared we will be. When the energy is like this, things are less difficult. – he commented.

Leadership and the Club's Moment

-Look, the truth is that the title is only decided at the end. It's of little use to look at the table now. It's important that they understand they need to prepare. I was happy that, after the SP game, we had time to work.

The game seemed easy because we opened early, but it was easy due to our dynamics and posture. This is the result of their work, for a month, two. We made a big overhaul. Our bench today was just kids from the academy who could help us. Sooner or later, we will reap what we sow. – he said.

Luís Pacheco and Bruno Fuchs

-Now I want to see him play in the B team, in the Under-20. He's a player with potential. He's Under-17; if he played in the main team, we can pull him to the Under-20 to give continuity. To continue playing, he's above the level required in the Under-17, he can play in the Under-20, and I hope that happens. We have no problem putting them in; we have knowledge of everything that happens in the formation. But they still have many years to play in the Under-17 and Under-20 to continue growing. – he said.

-Bruno is Luan. His technical ability is above average, he has an absurd ball exit, extraordinary calm. We like him and will continue with him. – he commented.

Debut of Erick Belé

-Expectations, we have to protect them from that. One thing is the Under-20, another is the main team. It's time to mature, to understand the intensity of playing in the main team. Since we arrived, the academy has been highly valued. Selling academy players often serves to reinforce our coffers. – he commented.

Goals in the Brasileirão and what's the recipe?

And now?

Palmeiras returns to the field for the Brasileirão next Wednesday (15), at 7 pm (Brasília time), in a match against Red Bull Bragantino. Verdão is the leader of the Brasileirão with 58 points, three ahead of Flamengo.

Upcoming Palmeiras Matches

Palmeiras vs. Red Bull Bragantino – Brazilian Championship – 10/15 (Wednesday), 7 pm (Brasília time)

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