After a home draw with Juventude, which put Palmeiras further away from Brasileiran’s lead, Abel Ferreira has not forgotten analysts who criticized him for the defensive style of the team, especially against Libertadores.
“Don’t tell me about Retranqueiro. [n.d.r. jogar na retranca, à defesa]… We must improve collective commitment to protect. This is what this team has in Libertadores, ”said Abel Ferreira after the game, also leaving a few messages inside:
– We cannot concede a goal, because we suffered. The players were told that the opponent would be looking for a dead ball and crossing, so it is important to have safety, patience and speed. Have been warned. The numbers are clear as water. We have the average conceded goals for the relegation team.
“I cannot play 22 games and 26 conceded goals. It is a lack of protective collective commitments. (…) I am also part of the team and also criticize the coach. This is a collective criticism, and the coach participates in it. It is a collective defensive commitment and solidarity. This is not for defense and not for attackers, it is for everyone, ”he concluded.
A mistake with Juventude left Palmeiras in second place with 39 points, ten points behind leader Atletico Mineiro.
