With a recent story of protagonism in national competitions, Palmeiras began the dispute of the 16 of the 16 of the Brazilian cup at disadvantage. On Wednesday night (30 July), the team led by Abel Ferreira was 1-0 defeat by Corinzi, in the new Chemistry Arena, with the goal marked by Memphis Depay. The setback exposed some weaknesses of Verdon and rekindled debates on the strategy adopted by the Portuguese coach.
The performance of the Palmeirense team, although not completely canceled, were classified by analysts as predictable and without important offensive alternatives. According to the evaluation of the commentator Flávio Prado, Palmeiras did not show evolution in relation to previous games, even with a qualified cast.
Flávio Prado Journalist (Photo: Reproduction)
Abel Ferreira’s performance was the goal of specific criticism during the Young Pan Sports Canelado program. The journalist highlighted the lack of audacity in the replacements and repetition of tactical decisions which, according to him, did not change the pace of the team.
“Abel Ferreira has an excellent human material. But Palmeiras was obvious. He hasn’t changed anything and had to change. See changes, I’m always a player player, position by position. There is no audacity, a different attempt.”
In addition, Flávio questioned Vitor Roque’s retirement, who had had good performances during the game. For him, the option for linear exchanges, even with a robust cast on the reserve bench, limits the team’s reaction ability.
“Takes Vitor Roque who was fine. Maybe tired? But he could have created something. Look at the bank and see the quality. Abel has a strong cast, pieces of the same level. You may move more creatively, surprised, do something different.”
Also according to the commentator, Verdon is experiencing a period of tactical stagnation. For him, the team must recover the versatility that marked the previous moments of the management of Abel Ferreira.
“Palmeiras crashed. It became predictable. A little of that creativity was missing to work with human material as Luxembourg and other great technicians do.”
On the other hand, the Corinthians took advantage of the support of their fans and opened an advantage in the dispute, with the Dutch striker Memphis Depay who was decisive in scoring the only goal of the game, his first in classics with the Alvinegra shirt.
With the defeat, Palmeiras will have to reverse the score in the return game, which will take place in their arena, still without a date confirmed by the CBF. The team will have to look for alternatives in tactical planning to resume competitiveness and remain alive in the fight for the national title.
Source: Terra
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