Evangelista, Piquerez pick up knocks, Palmeiras injury worries | OneFootball

The Palmeiras gained two concerns this Sunday early in the game against Bahia, for the 25th round of the Brazilian Championship. Midfielder Lucas Evangelista and left-back Piquerez, with pain in the right thigh and right knee respectively, had to be replaced in the first half.

Evangelista received treatment on the pitch, but was stretchered off feeling pain in the area. Aníbal Moreno was chosen by Abel Ferreira to replace Evangelista. Piquerez was also treated on the field, but had to give way to Jefté.

The players, starters for Abel Ferreira's team, will be reassessed by the club's Medical Department.

Palmeiras' Medical Department Situation

Palmeiras had a breather in the Medical Department in recent days and only had striker Paulinho in treatment. The number 10 is recovering from a surgery on his right leg. In recent days, right-back Khellven suffered a foot trauma and is not available for Abel Ferreira.

Palmeiras in the Brasileirão

Palmeiras is fighting for the lead in the Brasileirão. The team from São Paulo started the round in third place and can take the lead in the tournament if they beat Bahia. In addition, they also need to hope for a stumble from Flamengo, who face Corinthians

Palmeiras' Sequence

After advancing to the semifinals of the Libertadores, Palmeiras embarks on a sequence in the Brasileirão. After the game against Bahia, Verdão hosts Vasco, at Allianz Parque, at 7 pm (Brasília time), next Wednesday. The following Sunday, they face São Paulo, at Morumbis. Both games are valid for the Brazilian Championship.

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