Two-time champion of the Libertadores Cup, Abel Ferreira was, this Tuesday, the target of wide praise from Weverton. The experienced Palmeiras goalkeeper recalled a request from the Portuguese coach right after the victory against Flamengo (2-1 ap) that dictated the second continental trophy.
«I have a special relationship with Abel, he asked us to pray a Our Father that moment. I prayed for his life and he was thrilled. In the other Libertadores I told him it was just the beginning of his career. He is a young coach, very intelligent, above average for his age. You’re going to make a mistake, just like a player makes a mistake.», he revealed to the program Well, friends!, explaining how the moments leading up to the match against Flamengo were like: «In the most important games, he insists on having the participation of the families. Nest had a very special video with messages from our family members. I got to my room and had a letter from my wife with the medal I won in Rio de Janeiro [1-0 ao Santos], and a video to say to protect what was ours.”
With the contract ending next June, it is still not certain that Abel Ferreira will remain at Palmeiras. Still, Weverton left a wish.
«Of course, living far from his family is difficult, but if he stays, Palmeiras will solve it. He’s the only one who knows what’s going on, but if I made a bet, he would stay», he concluded.
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