Aníbal back in training as Palmeiras step up preparations to face LDU | OneFootball

With some news, Palmeiras trained on Tuesday morning at the Football Academy, aiming to continue their preparations for the second leg of the Copa Libertadores semifinal this Thursday, against LDU, at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Allianz Parque.

Absent against Cruzeiro due to swelling in his left calf, midfielder Aníbal Moreno took part in part of the training session with the squad. It is still unknown who Abel Ferreira will choose as the starting lineup for the decisive match, but if he is available, the Argentine player becomes a strong candidate for a spot in the midfield.

In the next part of the training, the Palmeiras squad carried out some technical activities, with a greater focus on marking, as well as small-sided games.

At a disadvantage

This Thursday, Palmeiras will try to overturn a historic disadvantage. The Alviverde, who have never won a Copa Libertadores semifinal match at Allianz Parque, need to beat LDU by four goals to advance to the final of the continental competition.

If they win by three goals, the spot in the final will be decided by a penalty shootout. Any draw or Palmeiras win by two goals or less will see the Ecuadorians advance to the final.

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