Abel Ferreira admitted, in an interview, that the Lives a moment of difficulties. With the 2-0 defeat at Allianz Parque, Alviverde suffered the second elimination for their rival in the season and said goodbye to the Brazilian Cup in the round of 16.
Asked about the palms directed at the fans after receiving boos from the public present at the stadium, Abel stated that “registered”, but at no time responded ironic to those present at Casa Alviverde.
– Yes, we are (Palmeiras) at a difficult time. We lost a game against a rival that, at least since I’m here, little or nothing has won. I registered (the boos of the fans). And at no time, because I said here many times, I wiped. I simply asked for support. I have said several times: it is with the feet of our fans who support us, even in difficult times – he said.
Following, the coach said he was disappointed with the elimination in the classic, while explained to be a moment of internal reflection.
“No one wanted to lose, a great rival, we know about the story, the rivalry.” But the recent past we have had as a club and also because not to say we are being victims of their own success. It’s up to us to realize what we want. If it is to continue to put wood on the fire or let them burn in the coming days and continue to pedal that is what we do and at the right time do what is best for Palmeiras – concluded.
After the 2-0 loss, Palmeiras returns to the field next Sunday, when he receives Ceará for the 19th round of the Brazilian Championship. In addition to the national competition, Verdon also follows alive in the Copa Libertadores.
