After the draw at home with Juventus, which left Palmeiras further from leading Brazil, Abel Ferreira has not forgotten the analysts who criticized him for the defensive style of the team, especially in the Libertadores matches.

«Don’t talk to me about retranqueiro [n.d.r. jogar na retranca, à defesa]. We have to improve our collective commitment defensively. That’s what this team has in the Libertadores,” Abel Ferreira said after the match, after also leaving some messages inside:

– We cannot give up the goal as we suffered. The players were told that the opponent would look for the dead ball and move on, it was necessary to be safe, patient and quick. He was warned. The numbers are as clear as water. We have the average number of goals delivered to the relegation team.

“I can’t play 22 games and conceded 26 goals. It’s the lack of collective defensive commitment. (…) I’m also part of the team and I criticize the coach as well. It’s a collective criticism and the coach is in it. It’s a collective defensive commitment and solidarity. Or for the attackers, it’s for everyone.”

The slip against Juventus left Palmeiras in second place with 39 points, 10 points behind leaders Atletico Mineiro.