Portuguese Abel Ferreira He will be aiming for a third Copa Libertadores In front of Palmeras. The coach will try to restore the chemical touch that turned the Brazilian club into gold in Saturday’s final match against Flamengo, which will be held at the Monumental Stadium in Lima.
However, Verdao arrives at the event in difficult times: he is going through a difficult period A streak of five consecutive matches without a winSo much so that it cost him the leadership of the Brazilian championship. “One thing is Brazilian football, another thing is the Copa Libertadores. “They are two completely different tournaments,” Ferreira warned in a press conference.
Far from the bad moment, the 46-year-old was the best Architect of the most successful phase of the Sao Paulo club. With spells at Braga in Portugal and PAOK in Greece without trophies, he could become a player The third coach to win the Copa Libertadores three timesThis is after his achievements with Palmeiras in 2020 and 2021.
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Argentinian Carlos Bianchi He won the title four times, once with Velez Sarsfield (1994) and three with Boca Juniors (2000, 2001 and 2003); And another legend of the deceased Argentine Seat Osvaldo Zubeldia, He won three consecutive titles with Estudiantes de la Plata (1968, 1969 and 1970).
Five years in charge of Verdau
“I never imagined that this phase would be so long,” Ferreira himself commented at the beginning of the month, when he praised Palmeiras for completing five years in office. On the way they say Nearly 400 matches, more than 200 victories and ten titlesAmong them are also two Brazilian league championships in 2022 and 2023.
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During his stay at the club Ferreira He knew how to create young talents that were being developed within the club’s youth rankslike Indrik or Estêvão. Estevao said when he bid farewell to the team to go to England with Chelsea: “The first time I went out on the field, he approached me and said: If you do not mark the team, you will not play.” “I matured, and he taught me how to play tactically.”
With the Libertadores final lineup. He regained the best version of top scorer Vitor Roque He is 20 years old, coming off a disappointing spell in Spain with Barcelona and Real Betis. also Promote great young playersLike forward Jose Manuel LopezWho was called up to the Argentine national team in October and November, after his impressive performance in the highest continental competition.
Contract renewal
The renewal of Ferreira’s contract, which expires in December, is a constant topic in the Palmeiras environment, between its pros and cons with Torcida. He announced his willingness to continue, and press reports confirm this He rejected offers from Nottingham Forest and Wolves To cross the Atlantic again and train in England.
“It’s been five years, but it feels like only five months. Everything happened so fast,” Ferreira said. He concluded: “We will continue together to make our club bigger and bigger. It is an honor and a privilege.”
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