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The 5-0 victory over Bolívar placed Palmeiras as first in Group B for the knockout stages of the Copa Libertadores. The vacancy with a round to go, the fruit of a victory with a good second part of the team at Allianz Parque, sent coach Vanderlei Luxemburg out in defense of his own work, criticized for the accumulation of setbacks in recent weeks.
Before beating the Bolivians on Wednesday at home, Palmeiras had gone five games without a win in the arena, the worst record since the stadium reopened. Criticism about the work mainly intensified after the 1-1 draw with a flawed Flamengo last weekend.
– I don’t know what happened to the world with this pandemic; the world went a little crazy. I can’t understand the exaggeration of the reviews. They can and should exist, they are part of my profession, but there are so many good things that are happening in our work. There is exaggeration in some situations that happen in football – said Luxa, who is attached to the results.
Vanderlei Luxemburg during a match between Palmeiras and Bolívar – Photo: Cesar Greco Ag. Palmeiras
– If he takes our position in the Brazilian table (4th), that’s fine. In the Libertadores you don’t even have to speak. There are some people who don’t like me and hit me when they take the opportunity. Turns out the helmet is hard and should say ‘w … w … w this guy won again’. Sorry for the expletive (laughs) – added the Palmeiras coach.
Today’s result elevated Palmeiras to the level of the best team in the current edition of the Copa Libertadores. If you confirm this position at the end of the group stage, the team will have the opportunity to decide the round of 16, quarter-finals and semi-finals at home.
See more responses from Vanderlei Luxembourg:
Analysis of the game and the absence of Gustavo Scarpa
– We had a great game, it was a convincing and very good performance. The team performed very well. We know about things that are happening, like collections. Today we lead the Copa Libertadores, we are the best team in the competition, but the positions exist. I think sometimes exaggerated. If you analyze constantly, the rivals tied with us in 48min, 49. So, this is a question that does not fit today (Scarpa). I want to talk about the game.
Pressure on Ron and daily work
– You have to be calm. You have to give him the opportunity as Ron was given in Bolivia and as he was given today so that he shows his face, recovers and scores a goal. People do not follow the day to day and get paid because they think it should be that way, but they don’t know how things happen. The pandemic brought a problem, because the journalist cannot cover the day to day. There are a number of statements that are part of the pandemic, but that are improper because they do not know what is happening. You have to find the balance to know. I like that way of playing, but I have to choose the player who convinces me. If they win it, they will play. If you don’t deserve it, you won’t play. Training can also mean that you are on the bank or off the list.
– There are seven or eight at work. It is another business that is happening. Now I saw against Flamengo, programs that talk about the base of Flamengo. Their base is very good, and then they put the responsibility on us. In that pre-match commotion, Palmeiras had to win, because Flamengo had no players. The base of Palmeiras is also very strong, we are enjoying it a lot. It’s great to make space.
Best team in the group stage
– Second game always at home, right? But you don’t know who will face the key there. He does not know who will enter. It can be ‘easy’, which does not exist in Libertadores. It is important to finish first to decide at home. But without a crowd, I can’t tell if it’s good or bad
