This article contains adult content that may be inappropriate for minors. Please confirm that you are 18 years or older to continue. This article contains images or details that some readers may find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised. Despite Palmeiras' 1-0 victory over Mirassol, Abel Ferreira did not hide his frustration with the physical strain on his team, once again pointing to the Brazilian football calendar as the main culprit for the less-than-satisfactory performance. The only goal of the match, played this Sunday at Allianz Parque, was scored by Flaco López in the 26th minute. However, the Portuguese coach felt that Mirassol's dominance for much of the match was due to the fact that the opponent was considerably more rested. Abel Ferreira highlighted the disparity in the number of games played recently by both teams to illustrate his point. "Do you know how many games Mirassol played in 30 days? Three. And Palmeiras? Eight, the last two in unbelievable conditions," said the coach, complaining about the inequality of conditions. The Portuguese coach argued that the overload of games affects the performance of any player, regardless of their quality. "You can look for Messi, Ronaldo, the best in the world. What they do in Brazilian football… it's my opinion, it's unbelievable what they do to the players," he lamented. According to Abel, the difference in preparation time was decisive. While Mirassol had 11 days to prepare for the match, Palmeiras had only two, coming off a victory over Novorizontino that "didn't even give time" to celebrate. "Palmeiras suffered in the second half, couldn't keep the ball, many bad decisions. Why? Create conditions. And recover the players? This is a continental country, you don't have to agree with me, but I won't silence my opinion," he declared. Despite the criticisms, Abel Ferreira praised the new pitch at Allianz Parque, describing it as "top," and highlighted the consistency and value of his squad, which he considers the "youngest" and "most valuable" in Brazilian football, not due to signings, but because of the development of his players. The Palmeiras coach commented on the physical situation of one of his players, emphasizing the lack of rest over the past three years as a determining factor. The coach recalled that this overload has consequences, making an analogy with a similar case experienced by Felipe. Abel Ferreira questioned why a player who set records for consecutive games in Italy is now facing so many injury problems in Brazil. The Portuguese coach suggested that more attention should be paid to the testimonies of athletes coming from Europe, who challenge their European colleagues to experience the reality of Brazilian football. "If they spent a little time listening to players who come from Europe and say they wanted to see Europeans come here to play. Go to the South with 10 degrees and go to the North with 35 degrees, to the South now against Grêmio, 'top' pitch, one of the best there is, or to Mirassol, to Vasco, and understand the difference," he stated, emphasizing the extreme climate variations and the disparate quality of the pitches as huge challenges.
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