Verdão’s coach has the option of keeping the three defenders or populating the midfield more
Abel Ferreira surprised Palmeiras fans this Sunday (22nd) by fielding three defenders in Verdão’s 2-0 win over Coritiba, in the Brasileirão 2023.
Criticized by many before the ball rolled, the strategy was risky, so much so that Verdão did not start the match with an unfavorable score by millimetres.
As the match went on, Luan relaxed and acted almost like a first midfielder, he played a good game and really helped Verdão control the match.
To face San Paolo next Wednesday, at Allianz Parque, Abel will have to decide whether or not to keep the team that beat Coxa.
In the press conference after the triumph in Curitiba, Vitor Castanheira, Abel’s assistant, spoke about the strategy of playing with three defenders.
-We try to give consistency to the team. It was what we needed. But, at the same time, we don’t stop to look at offensive aggression. I think today’s plan went perfectly. – said the Portuguese.
Remembering that this was only the third time that Abel had used all three defenders this season and one of them had been against Sao Paulo, at Morumbi, in the Copa do Brasil.
For a team that hadn’t scored more than two goals in a match for two months, Palmeiras left a good impression even given the bad phase they’re going through.
That’s why, if I were Abel, I would keep the same team, except that Endrick would return to replace Flaco López.
Back on the Alviverde bench after two games, Abel will have a lot of work to do as they try to beat San Paolo at Allianz Parque for the first time this year.
Source: Terra
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