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Analysis of Abel Ferreira's Squad Choices for Palmeiras
After Palmeiras' recent match, opinions surrounding Coach Abel Ferreira's lineup are causing quite the stir. Notably absent from the starting squad were key players such as Veiga, Flaco Lopes, Gustavo Gomes, and Rony. In their place, Ferreira opted to include five youngsters from the academy – Naves, Vanderlan, Fabinho, Stevão, and Thales, who has just begun his career in competitive play after appearing in the Copinha.