Marlon Freitas defends Abel Ferreira following Palmeiras' recent struggles

Midfielder Marlon Freitas has spoken out in support of head coach Abel Ferreira following another setback for Palmeiras. The team suffered a 3-2 defeat against Fluminense in the Brasileirão this past Saturday, a result that has intensified pressure on the Portuguese manager due to the team's recent poor form.

Freitas, who has quickly established himself as a key leader within the squad, stated that now is the time to focus on hard work rather than speculation. He described the head coach as a proven winner and insisted that the players remain fully committed to the technical staff despite the current difficult phase.

It is a difficult moment. It is time to work more and talk less. We know our responsibility, but we are still competing in three tournaments. Abel is a winner; it is a privilege to work with him. We are together in the good moments and the bad ones. Marlon Freitas

The squad is now preparing for a decisive Copa Libertadores encounter against Cerro Porteño this Wednesday. Freitas emphasized that the match is effectively a final, and the team must now strive to reach their best individual and collective level to correct their recent errors and secure a positive result.