Palmeiras end FIFA break with squad blow and a doubt for run-in | OneFootball

Palmeiras ended the FIFA international break with a negative balance. Piquerez has joined the medical department, and the club still has an uncertainty for the upcoming run of games this season. In this scenario, Verdão returns to the pitch after 11 days to face Grêmio this Thursday in the ninth round of the Brazilian Championship. Kickoff is at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time at Arena Crefisa Barueri, in Barueri (SP).

Piquerez, who suffered a ruptured ligament in his right ankle while playing for the Uruguay national team, had to undergo surgery after the injury and will therefore be unavailable for Verdão for the next few months. The Uruguayan had been the undisputed starter in his position and an important part of the team’s system.

Vitor Roque is doubtful

Another name still being monitored by the medical department is Vitor Roque. The forward is still being treated for ankle pain, an issue that has bothered him since the Paulista Championship finals. During the FIFA international break, he followed an individualized schedule but has still not trained with the group without restrictions. As a result, he remains doubtful for Verdão’s upcoming matches.

Paulinho remains out

Another player who has still not been cleared is forward Paulinho. The No. 10 is still going through a physical reconditioning process and remains unavailable for the green-and-white side.

Called-up players await evaluation

Among the players who were away on international duty, Palmeiras had different situations. Jhon Arias returned before the Colombia national team and took part in the team’s last two training sessions. The other called-up players — Gustavo Gómez, Ramón Sosa, Mauricio, Giay and Flaco López — arrived by late Wednesday night and will undergo reevaluation by the Health and Performance Center (NSP).

The staff will determine each player’s physical condition before the match. Abel Ferreira is therefore waiting for the results of the medical evaluations to define the lineup. The squad will hold a positional session on Thursday morning before taking the field against Grêmio. There, the coach, who will not be on the touchline, will make the final adjustments.

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