Gómez begins physical transition, raising hope of Palmeiras return for Libertadores last 16 | OneFootball

Gustavo Gómez has begun his physical transition after Palmeiras' goalless home draw with Internacional, raising hope of a Libertadores return. According to Globo.com, the captain trained on Monday morning on his comeback path.

He suffered a right thigh muscle injury during the rout of Vitória in Salvador and has missed three games since. Those were both legs of the Copa do Brasil round of 16 against Fortaleza and Sunday’s draw with Internacional.

Gómez could feature against Cerro Porteño on Wednesday at 19:00 at Nubank Parque, the first match of the Libertadores last 16. Two sessions remain and will determine whether he is included. There is confidence he will be involved.

Bruno Fuchs has also started his transition. The defender had been sidelined for two weeks after emergency appendix surgery and worked separately from the group.

Khellven and Paulinho are in physiotherapy for thigh muscle injuries and have been out since last week. They are expected to stay sidelined for one more week before beginning transition.

Sunday’s starters completed indoor recovery work at the Academia de Futebol. The rest trained on the pitch in a small-sided tactical session.

Source: Globo.com

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