Palmeiras is eliminated and director breaks the silence: We analyze our mistakes

This Thursday (13), Palmeiras faced São Paulo in the Copa do Brasil, and lost 2-1 at Allianz Parque. The team was eliminated from the championship and continues with the players and coaching staff, without giving interviews. It was only after three consecutive games with the decision to veto the conversations that director Anderson Barros spoke to the media.

The director commented on the elimination and the crowd’s protests. In addition, he analyzed the club’s situation and what the next steps to be taken will be. Barros, focused on the old seasons and the whole process that the team built.

The director spoke: “A project that started even before my arrival, we cannot rush to not put it all down. We have to be aware to be looking at where we are going wrong. I can mention here a number five, a steering wheel, but we have had difficulty in doing so. We have the peace of mind not to make mistakes that could harm us.”

_{Palmeiras against São Paulo. (Photo: Reproduction/ Ricardo Moreira/Getty Images)}

The focus of the interview was to highlight the work done by Palmeiras to compete in all competitions, remembering the titles. The tone was one of tranquility, to be calm and patient, and thus understand where they went wrong. He recalled the desire of the technical commission to find a defensive midfielder, a number 5 shirt.

When asked about the decision of the verdant in vetoing the interviews, tried to minimize the impact. Since none of the players and coaching staff has spoken since the first leg against São Paulo. In a note they reported: “In order to shield the squad and coaching staff in the midst of a sequence of decisive games, the club will not conduct interviews with athletes and coaches in today’s match. President Leila Pereira will talk to the press upon arrival of the delegation, in the mixed zone of the stadium.”

The leader continued and spoke about coach Abel Ferreira, saying that the Portuguese’s stay is expected until the end of the contract. In addition to highlighting the professionalism of the technician.

Featured photo: Anderson in an interview. Playback/ Emilio Botta.