Gómez and Khellven return as Palmeiras prepare to face Flamengo | OneFootball

With the absence of Weverton, Palmeiras held the penultimate training session and advanced in preparation for the decisive match against Flamengo, valid for the 29th round of the Brazilian Championship. The novelty, in turn, was Gustavo Gómez, who trained with the squad, as did Khellven.

At the Football Academy, the green-and-white team performed a tactical movement rehearsing game situations. There was also work on passing options and marking in a reduced field.

Palmeiras visits Flamengo this Sunday at 4 p.m. (Brasília time) at Maracanã, for the 29th round of the Brasileirão. On one side, Verdão wants to increase the lead, while Rubro-Negro seeks to reduce the gap.

New Additions to the Delegation

Palmeiras is expected to have two new additions to the delegation traveling to Rio de Janeiro, with Khellven being the main one. Once again, the right-back worked normally with his teammates this Thursday and is expected to be an option in the position. It remains to be seen if he will be fit to start.

Besides Khellven, Palmeiras will have the confirmed return of Gustavo Gómez. The defender reported back last Thursday after serving the Paraguayan national team during the FIFA date and had only done a regenerative workout. This Friday, he trained with the squad. Thus, he will reinforce Verdão against Flamengo.

Absences

Palmeiras suffered a 'last-minute' loss for the match. Goalkeeper Weverton suffered a fracture in his right hand and will miss the team against Flamengo. As a result, Abel Ferreira will have to decide between the experience of Marcelo Lomba or the debut of Carlos Miguel.

In addition to Weverton, Verdão has two other known absences for the match. Forward Paulinho (surgery on his right leg) and midfielder Lucas Evangelista (surgery on his right thigh) are in the medical department and remain as absentees.

Palmeiras' Situation in the Brasileirão

With the victory over Bragantino, Palmeiras maintained a three-point lead over Flamengo at the top. Verdão is at the top of the table, with 61 points, while Rubro-Negro, who defeated Botafogo, is the runner-up with 58 points.

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