On loan from Atlético, Bruno Fuchs is released to face the former club in the clash between Palmeiras and Atlético, Sunday (20), at 17:30 (GMT), in Allianz Parque, for the 15th round of the Brazilian championship. The defender was recently an appetizer and should form a couple of defenders with Gustavo Gómez, replacing Murilo, who is recovering from injuries.
Fuchs has a contract with Palmeiras until the end of this season. Since arrival, the defender played in 21 games. The release for the duel against the club that has its economic rights has been guaranteed without additional costs, since the amount paid for the loan includes the clause to normally act against athletic.
Among a moment of instability at home, Palmeiras has not yet won as a mind in Brazilirão. The 1-1 draw against Missol, last Wednesday (16), was the fourth stumbled upon followed by Allianz Parque. Since November 2024, when they beat Grêmio, the team has accumulated two draws and two losses against their fans.
Abel Ferreira, Botafogo coach (Photo: Cesar Greco/Palmeiras)
In fact, the only victories of Abel Ferreira’s team as principal in this edition took place at the Barueri Arena, against San Paolo and Corinzi. The entrances below Allianz generated dissatisfaction between the fans, who charged the change and protested on social networks. During the match against Missol, the stands also recorded whistles.
When asked about recent performances, Fuchs recognized the need for rapid reaction. “We need the victory. By playing at home, we know that we are a bit due. We will try to earn as soon as possible to turn this key, bring together the fan and have that atmosphere that we have always seen in the World Cup. Contagius, the fans who play together,” said the defender.
He also strengthened the role of fans in the process of resuming good performance. “We need it (fan) and we will try to pay the field, make them feel as if they had on the field with us. We will run for them,” he added.
Fuchs also commented on the goal granted on the ball set against Missol, complaining of defensive carelessness. “We have a lot of margin to evolve, a very young team. We took some goals of carelessness. It was a game that was controlled … and, in a fixed ball, we took a goal and ended up losing points,” he analyzed.
Finally, coach Abel Ferreira admitted to a press conference that Allianz’s performance must improve. According to him, the team must regain his intensity as a principal: “We must be the strong team at home that does not allow the opposing team that breathes”.
Source: Terra
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