Palmeiras in Salvador for Bahia clash, defence likely to change | OneFootball

Palmeiras landed in Salvador this Saturday after finishing their preparations to face Bahia. The match, valid for the 25th round of the Brazilian Championship, takes place this Sunday at 4:00 PM (Brasília time) at Arena Fonte Nova.

Before heading to Bahia, Palmeiras held their last training session at the Football Academy, and coach Abel Ferreira made adjustments to the team, which is expected to take the field with changes compared to the lineup that beat River Plate in the Libertadores.

Palmeiras expected to make changes

Coach Abel Ferreira will not be able to count on defender Micael, who received his third yellow card in the last round and will serve a suspension. Khellven resumed treatment for his foot injury and followed his schedule inside the excellence center.

Meanwhile, Gustavo Gómez, who has swelling in his eye due to a blow suffered in the 3-1 victory over River, trained with restrictions in the last session before departure. The tendency is for Bruno Fuchs and Giay to take the spots in defense and on the flank.

Palmeiras’ absences and players at risk of suspension

Out: Paulinho (right leg surgery), Khellven (foot injury), and Micael (suspended) Doubts: Gustavo Gómez (eye swelling) At risk of suspension: Weverton, Gustavo Gómez, Piquerez, Lucas Evangelista, Vitor Roque, Facundo Torres, Emiliano Martínez, and Vitor Castanheira (assistant coach)

Probable Palmeiras lineup

Weverton; Giay, Bruno Fuchs, Murilo, and Piquerez; Aníbal Moreno (Emiliano Martínez), Lucas Evangelista, Andreas Pereira, and Felipe Anderson; Flaco López and Vitor Roque.

Palmeiras’ situation in the Brazilian Championship

Palmeiras are in third place in the Brazilian league table, with 49 points. Verdão are two points behind leaders Flamengo, but also have one game in hand. In addition, the team is defending an 11-match unbeaten streak in the national competition, with eight wins and three draws.

Palmeiras’ next match

Match: Bahia vs. Palmeiras Competition: Brazilian Championship (25th round) Date and time: September 28 (Sunday), at 4:00 PM (Brasília time) Venue: Arena Fonte Nova, in Salvador (BA)

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