Against Coritiba, Palmeiras chase a Brasileirão record | OneFootball

After a long break due to the World Cup, Palmeiras returns to the field in the Brazilian Championship against Coritiba on July 22 at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time), in the final round of the first half of the season.

Record chase at Palmeiras

Verdão leads the national competition with 41 points after 18 rounds. If they beat their rival from Paraná, they will reach the club’s highest point total in a single half-season and move into the top 3 since 2007.

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Problems for the match

For the match against Coritiba, Palmeiras will have a number of absences due to injury, suspension, and even the World Cup.

Allan and Paulinho, punished by the STJD, Abel Ferreira, suspended for three yellow cards, and Jefté, who underwent knee surgery, are confirmed absences.

Verdão is still waiting on the situation of the players called up for the World Cup, who will be given time off after leaving the tournament. Vitor Roque, recovering from ankle surgery, will also not play against Coritiba.

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