Abel admits risk in choosing Endrick, asks Palmeiras fans for patience and plans final | palm trees

See Abel Ferreira’s press conference after Palmeiras 1 x 0 Novorizontino

Endrick had already felt the problem in his right thigh in the 3-3 draw with Spain, but made himself available to Palmeiras for the game against Novorizontino. Abel Ferreira then decided to play number 9 in the decision for a place in the final.

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– Regarding Endrick, you saw that he came from a blow in the national team, but he is actually a kid with a star and scored the goal fortunately, we were afraid of him taking a hit on the thigh, but we took the risk. I believe it will take time to recover, but we will use our resources to do so. Veiga, the same thing – said Abel Ferreira.

Abel Ferreira also used the interview to ask Palmeiras fans for patience. The coach spoke about the risks of not having reached the final of the Campeonato Paulista, despite the 1-0 victory over Novorizontino.

– I ask the fans for patience, as we have to win every game, but we pull our fans after scoring the goal. We feel the nervousness from the outside in, but I ask that you come with the desire to support and always have this party. In recent years there has been a common denominator which is to arrive and compete. If winning is normal and if losing is failure? I don’t see it like that, we have to reach the finals, compete and win – he added.

Qualified for the final, Palmeiras will compete for the São Paulo title with Santos, on the next two Sundays, at Vila Belmiro and Allianz Parque, respectively. Abel Ferreira highlighted the rival’s balance, but believes that the opponent’s focus in the decision should be Series B of the Brazilian Championship.

– It’s true that Santos has the ambition to win and fight, but I think that, honestly, Santos has a long year ahead of them, having to take on the responsibility of being a protagonist in Series B. It’s a very well assembled team, with players experienced. It’s a better team than last year. Their coach has already said that they will reach the final to win, that is their ambition. A final in two games – he said.

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