Now Palmeiras defender Marcos Rocha spoke about the change: ‘It was hard to believe’

After a three-day break, Palmeiras returns to action this Tuesday (20) to begin preparations for the semi-finals of Paulista 2024, and full-back Marcos Rocha wrote an exclusive for the press where he talks about his special moment at the club says that now he is more like the third point guard in Abel Ferreira's scheme. Continues after adRelatedPalmeirasJoia do Palmeiras explains why he doesn't like the name 'Messinho': 'My name is Estevão!'Palmeiras20/03/2024PalmeirasIn a moment of wisdom, Flaco López scores a historic goal within the reach of Palmeiras khoPalmeiras20/03/2024PalmeirasFPF decides semi-final between Palmeiras and Novorizonlian in ParmeirasPalmeiras20/03/2024. ‼️ Everything about Verdão is now on WhatsApp. Follow our new Lance channel! Rocha, three-time Palmeiras Libertadores champion, is preparing to compete for the 12th consecutive year, now playing in a new role, more of a third right guard, a change that is not easy for the experienced 35-year-old player:- Initially it is not difficult to accept this change of role and character. I was always a full-back who wanted to help, I wanted to help in the attack, my assist numbers were always high, in terms of involvement in the goal, it was a little difficult to accept at the beginning, Abel knows... . - said the Palmeiras full-back and captain. continued after the announcement. Rocha also spoke about the joy of being able to help the team in a new role and praised the alviverde team that was just 90 minutes away from another final:- I was adapting, looking for advice, information on how to adjust to this new role, three guards leaving, arriving by surprise, arriving almost as help. I can play, I can help my team, I can attack more with a miracle, I'm happy to help Palmeiras, and I'm happy to play at a high level, with a very good and hard-working team - says that number 2 with Gustavo Gómez still injured, Marcos Rocha should continue as a starter for Palmeiras at the end of Paulista, alongside Luan and Murilo he will play a third defensive role in the 2020 season and will serve as a reserve for Mayke, a frustrating move that gives him more freedom to join the team. Verdão.➡️ Bet R$100 on Lance! More than R$190 will be at stake if Bahia and Vitória draw for the Copa do Nordeste! Palmeiras will face Novorizontino next Thursday (28), starting at 9:35 pm (Brasília time), at Allianz Parque, deserving a place in the É Paulistão 2024 final.