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In the central defense, the conversation narrows down to pivotal players like Bastos and Barbosa from Botafogo, Gustavo Gomes from Palmeiras, and others. Ultimately, Gustavo Gomes earns the vote for his crucial defensive contributions that fortified Palmeiras throughout the league.
The discussion of left-backs brings in names like Arana, Bernabei from Internacional, and others. Due to injuries and inconsistencies, it’s decided that Bernabei deserves the nod.
As for the midfield positions, the director criticizes the categorization done by globo.com, especially regarding Gerson. While Gerson's performance throughout the year warrants recognition, he is not categorized accurately as a defensive midfielder. Nonetheless, he is selected for his overall contributions.