Portuguese coach Abel Ferreira, from Palmeiras, will be on the substitutes' bench in the match against Botafogo, despite having been punished with a two-game suspension by the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD). The suspension was applied because Abel kicked a microphone during a match.
The STJD decision resulted in a punishment that initially appeared to sideline the Portuguese coach from command of the team in the following matches. However, the suspension was suspended, allowing Abel Ferreira to be present on the bench during the confrontation with Botafogo.
The incident that originated the punishment reportedly occurred during a previous match, when the trainer lost his composure and kicked the microphone. Abel Ferreira's behavior was analyzed by the sports tribunal, which applied the penalty of two games.
With the suspension suspended, Abel Ferreira can coach the Palmeiras team in the important match against Botafogo, thus continuing his work as coach of the Brazilian team.
