Palmeiras coach Abel Ferreira stresses squad depth after Danilo deal fails

Palmeiras head coach Abel Ferreira addressed media questions about the club’s unsuccessful attempt to sign midfielder Danilo from Botafogo. Ferreira said the team already has enough capable players and that his priority is to keep the squad compact and ready, with suspended players returning, internationals coming back, and injured players recovering.

He added that the club’s focus is on the players currently available rather than on missed transfer opportunities. Botafogo, meanwhile, fielded Danilo as a starter in its recent 1‑0 victory over Cruzeiro at the Mineirão. Palmeiras suffered a 2‑1 loss to Atlético‑MG shortly after, highlighting the coach’s emphasis on making the most of the existing roster.