According to Globo Esporte Futebol, Abel Ferreira praised João Gabriel, who led the group of players that prepared for the match against Cerro Porteño. The Palmeiras coach mentioned that the bônus for these players was doubled. This move suggests that Abel Ferreira values the contributions of his young players and is willing to reward them for their hard work.
João Gabriel, a 19-year-old lateral-direito titular for Palmeiras' sub-20 team, has been with the club since 2019. He initially joined as an atacante but has since changed positions and become a key player in the sub-20 team. Before joining Palmeiras, João Gabriel played for Clube Atlético Taboão da Serra and São Paulo.
Abel Ferreira often uses a group of young players from the base to simulate game situations in training. This group is not fixed, as players are chosen based on their availability. João Gabriel's leadership and contributions to the team have not gone unnoticed, and his bônus being doubled is a testament to his hard work and dedication.
The next step for João Gabriel will be to continue playing for Palmeiras and potentially earn more recognition from the coach and the team.