Piquerez steps up recovery on Palmeiras return | OneFootball

Palmeiras returned to training on Monday morning (27) at the Football Academy, one day after the 1-0 win over Red Bull Bragantino in the Brazilian Championship. The focus now shifts to the clash against Cerro Porteño, scheduled for Wednesday (28) at 9:30 p.m. in Asunción, for the Copa Libertadores.

Leaders of Group F with four points, Verdão have so far recorded an away draw against Junior Barranquilla (1-1) and a 2-1 win over Sporting Cristal at Allianz Parque.

training with a physical and tactical focus

The players who started the last match carried out recovery activities at the recovery and neuroscience center. The remaining athletes, along with youth academy players, took part in a full-pitch practice match, followed by specific drills in small-sided spaces.

In the fitness department, forward Paulinho continues to improve and took part fully in the movements.

On the other hand, left-back Piquerez, who is recovering from right ankle surgery performed at the beginning of April, followed an internal schedule and did light activities on the pitch with the physiotherapy staff. As NOSSO PALESTRA recently reported, the Uruguayan has been making progress in his rehabilitation.

A highly favorable record

The clash between Palmeiras and Cerro Porteño is one of the most traditional in Libertadores history. Altogether, the teams have already faced each other 16 times in the competition, in matchups spanning both the group stage and knockout rounds.

In coach Abel Ferreira’s era, Palmeiras’ dominance has been absolute: six straight wins, with 16 goals scored and only one conceded. Playing away from home, Palmeiras hold a historic unbeaten record against the Paraguayans, with five wins and three draws.

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