Palmeiras complete final training, line-up set for change to face LDU in Libertadores quarter-finals | OneFootball

Palmeiras completed their final session on Tuesday for the Libertadores quarter-finals, and will be without four players for LDU at 19:00 on Wednesday at Nubank Parque. According to Globo.com, the side will make at least one change to the line-up.

Andreas Pereira serves the second match of his suspension, part of a CONMEBOL punishment after his red card in the first game against Cerro Porteño in the last 16. The club tried to overturn the decision through the confederation but were unsuccessful.

In his absence, the midfield should again feature Lucas Evangelista and Marlon Freitas, with Jhon Arias taking the open berth in attack. Arias has recovered from a minor thigh injury and came off the bench in the last two matches.

Tuesday’s work at the Academia de Futebol included muscle activation and tactical drills on build-up play, marking and positioning. The session finished with defensive and attacking set-pieces, and president Leila Pereira was in attendance.

If Abel Ferreira keeps the current shape, the XI could be Carlos Miguel in goal, with Giay, Murilo, Gómez and Piquerez or Arthur in defence, Marlon Freitas, Evangelista, Arias and Mauricio in midfield, and Felipe Anderson or Vitor Roque joining Flaco López in attack.

Another option is a back three, used in last season’s 4-0 semi-final when they were chasing a historic result at this stage. In that case Giay could make way for Barboza, and the coach can also create a back three in the build-up with the same personnel.

Source: Globo.com

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