Carlos Miguel must honour promise to help Palmeiras avoid a crisis in Cerro decider | OneFootball

Under scrutiny after a run of errors, Palmeiras goalkeeper Carlos Miguel has a prime chance to respond in a decisive trip to Cerro Porteño. According to Nosso Palestra, he will start on Wednesday 19 at 19:00 Brasília time at La Nueva Olla in Asunción.

The second leg carries added weight after a 1-1 first leg at Nubank Parque. Palmeiras led until stoppage time, when Carlos Miguel failed to keep out a shot that brought Cerro level, denying Palmeiras a lead to take to Paraguay.

After full time he struck a confident tone, reassuring supporters to stay calm and saying the team would qualify.

The mistake was not isolated. He has committed recent errors for Palmeiras and the display against the Paraguayans intensified criticism at a pivotal stage of the season.

The equation is straightforward, the winner reaches the quarter-finals and another draw sends it to penalties. Beyond avoiding further mistakes, he must restore assurance in a match that could shape Palmeiras’ season.

Source: Nosso Palestra

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