Palmeiras train in two sessions as Carlos Miguel hails key mid-season preparation | OneFootball

Palmeiras stepped up preparations on Tuesday with double training at the Academia de Futebol, sharpening for a decisive run, with Carlos Miguel prominent.

According to Nosso Palestra, the morning was split for technical drills on both halves, focusing on possession, marking and other aspects of play. In physical transition, Vitor Roque worked separately in small-sided games that included academy players.

In the afternoon, coaches worked attacking and defensive set pieces. Top of the Campeonato Brasileiro and in the Libertadores and Copa do Brasil last 16, Palmeiras are using the break to be ready.

Carlos Miguel drew attention in a training match against Primavera on Saturday, producing a remarkable string of saves in one passage that spread on social media.

He has 21 clean sheets in 46 appearances, a 45% rate, second only to Weverton’s 48% among club keepers this century.

He also leads Palmeiras goalkeepers this century for goals conceded per game in competitive matches, with 32 in 46, an average of 0.69.

The goalkeeper underlined the value of the mid-season work and said the squad are embracing the load to be in good condition for the rest of the year. With Palmeiras alive in three major competitions, he stressed their readiness to fight for trophies.

Palmeiras return on 22 July at 19:30 Brasília time against Coritiba at Estádio Couto Pereira in Curitiba in round 19 of the Brasileiro.

Source: Nosso Palestra