Abel Ferreira finalises preparations as Palmeiras regain trio for Botafogo clash | OneFootball

Palmeiras face Botafogo on Sunday at 18:30 Brasília time in round 26 of the Campeonato Brasileiro at Estádio Nilton Santos, Rio de Janeiro.

According to Nosso Palestra, Abel Ferreira’s side completed preparations on Saturday, running tactical drills and a small sided technical session before travelling to Rio in the afternoon.

Piquerez, Jhon Arias and Barboza, absent against Mirassol in Palmeiras’ last league match, return to the squad and could feature.

The likely XI could be: Carlos Miguel, Giay, Gustavo Gómez, Murilo, Piquerez, Marlon Freitas, Andreas Pereira, Mauricio, Jhon Arias, Flaco López and Vitor Roque.

Palmeiras will take to the pitch aware of Flamengo’s result, with Flamengo facing Remo in Belém, Pará. Palmeiras and Flamengo are separated by one point in the table.

Source: Nosso Palestra

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