Palmeiras line-up: pair train separately, doubts for Internacional clash | OneFootball

Palmeiras returned to training on Thursday morning (06) at the Football Academy after securing a place in the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals for the 19th time in its history. Now, the focus of Abel Ferreira’s team is entirely on the Brazilian Championship, in which Verdão leads the competition and will host Internacional next Sunday (09) at 4pm (Brasília time) at Nubank Parque for the 22nd round.

The players who featured in the win over Fortaleza in Cuiabá (MT) followed their recovery schedule with regeneration activities in the recovery and weight rooms. Meanwhile, the remaining players went out onto the pitch for a technical training session that included build-up play drills, crossing, finishing, and small-sided games.

Doubts

In the medical department, centre-back Gustavo Gómez continued his recovery from a right thigh injury. The Paraguayan carried out activities on the grass under the supervision of the Health and Performance Department. Alexander Barboza, who was rested against Fortaleza due to a foot injury, also worked separately on the pitch and continues to be monitored.

Campaign in the Brasileirão

In addition to preparing for the clash against Internacional, Palmeiras arrive boosted by impressive numbers in the Brasileirão. With 47 points from 21 matches, the team has posted the best campaign in its history in the round-robin era. At home, the performance also stands out: since returning from the FIFA Club World Cup in July last year, Verdão have recorded 17 wins, six draws, and just one defeat while playing at Nubank Parque and Arena Crefisa Barueri.

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