Palmeiras boosted by returns, Robinho Jr starts for Santos: line-ups | OneFootball

Palmeiras and Santos are set for the derby this Thursday at Allianz Parque, for the 32nd round of the Brazilian Championship. Both teams will take the field with changes.

Palmeiras Lineup

Without Aníbal Moreno, who is suspended, coach Abel Ferreira has chosen Emiliano Martínez as the defensive midfielder. In addition, Piquerez, Gómez, and Andreas Pereira, who were rested against Juventude, return to the team.

The Verdão lineup is: Carlos Miguel; Khellven, Gómez, Bruno Fuchs, and Piquerez; Emiliano Martínez, Andreas Pereira, Mauricio, and Ramón Sosa; Flaco López and Vitor Roque.

Santos Lineup

Santos, on the other hand, will not have Neymar. He, who is returning from a thigh injury, has been rested due to the synthetic pitch at Allianz Parque. As a result, the young forward Robinho Jr. will have his first chance as a starter.

Juan Pablo Vojvoda has set up the team with three center-backs, with Mayke and Souza on the flanks. Willian Arão, Zé Ivaldo, and Alexis Duarte make up the defensive system. Meanwhile, Luan Peres, who is suspended, is out.

The Peixe will take the field with: Gabriel Brazão; Willian Arão, Zé Ivaldo, and Alexis Duarte; Mayke, Zé Rafael, Victor Hugo, and Souza; Barreal; Robinho Jr. and Lautaro Díaz.

How are Palmeiras and Santos coming into the match?

On a roll, Palmeiras leads the Brasileirão with the same number of points as second-placed Flamengo: 65 points. The alviverde team, therefore, can open up a lead at the top of the table.

On the other hand, Santos has gone three games without a win and has entered the relegation zone after Vitória's win over Internacional last Wednesday. The Alvinegro Praiano opens the Z4 with 33 points, one less than Leão da Barra.

The ball will roll at Allianz Parque starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time).

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