Abel on Allianz’s synthetic lawn: “Harmful to Palmeiras”

Abel Ferreira has been complaining about the state of the lawn at Allianz Parque for some time. And the Portuguese coach’s reprimand has nothing to do with the floor being made of synthetic grass, but rather the lack of care. This Sunday, after the 2-1 victory over Santos, the coach asked for an emergency “maintenance” and said that it was not only the opponents who were affected, but also Palmeiras.

“When I arrived in 2020, I never complained or said anything about the synthetic (lawn). It’s a valid option and we have to understand that a stadium like this can be more than a stadium”, he explained, when asked about the lawn after the Santos people started complaining. “I understand perfectly, but there is something called maintenance. And I haven’t changed a single thing from what I said a month and a half ago and there is only one way to improve: new synthetic grass”, he charged.

Giuliano, from Santos, is injured after just a few minutes on the field. Last year, São Paulo left-back Welington was also seriously injured there. Other opponents, with less severity. The concern now also applies to Palmeiras stars.

“Right now, it’s not just harmful to the opponents, it’s harmful to Palmeiras. And let’s be clear: when Abel arrived, he never complained, the pitch was top notch. What’s missing is maintenance. We urgently need the pitch changed synthetic and exchange it for another one of the same level as when I got here.”

Regarding the classic, the coach praised Santos for enhancing his eighth victory against the opponent – there are two other draws and only one defeat. “Santos has good defenders, one more experienced (Gil) and the other younger. Joaquim is very good. Don’t get me wrong, but Santos has a better squad than last year and will be a difficult team to beat “, he predicted.

When asked about the final of the Brazilian Super Cup, on Sunday, he chose to highlight that the Paulistão round is still in the middle of the week – he faces Red Bull Bragantino on Wednesday – and chose to once again poke those responsible for the calendar in Country.

“We now have a game on Wednesday, while our opponent (São Paulo) plays on Tuesday (classic with Corinthians). It should have been scheduled (on a date) the same for both. The São Paulo Football Federation should have scheduled the same , but everything is fine”, he poked.