Palmeiras may lose key men after the international break; see who | OneFootball

Palmeiras may have trouble fielding its strongest lineup when the Brazilian Championship resumes after the FIFA international break. The club will have eight players called up by their national teams, and some of them will have international commitments until October 6, just two days before Verdão’s next match.

Among the called-up players who will take the field in the final stretch of the FIFA break are Flaco López and Agustín Giay for Argentina; Jhon Arias for Colombia; and Piquerez and Emiliano Martínez for Uruguay. The logistics of returning to Brazil will be one of the main factors Abel Ferreira will have to manage.

Argentina has a calmer scenario

Among the players in action on October 6, Flaco López and Agustín Giay are in what is considered the simplest situation.

Argentina will face Benin, in Buenos Aires, wrapping up its schedule in the country itself. Besides the shorter distance to Brazil, the players will not need to make an intercontinental trip before returning to Palmeiras.

Even so, the gap between their national team match and Verdão’s game will be short, which could lead the coaching staff to assess whether to use both players.

Arias plays in the United States

Jhon Arias’ situation requires more complex logistics.

The Colombian will be in the United States representing his national team and will also have a match on October 6. After the game, he will need to begin the trip back to Brazil.

The distance between the United States and São Paulo reduces the time available for recovery and training before rejoining Palmeiras.

Uruguay is the biggest logistical problem

The most complex scenario involves Piquerez and Emiliano Martínez.

The Uruguay national team will have matches in Asia and will wrap up its schedule against India, in Kolkata, on October 6. As a result, the two Palmeiras players will be at one of the points farthest from Brazil exactly two days before the club’s match.

Emiliano Martínez, in fact, was called up later by Uruguay to replace Federico Valverde in the squad.

The long trip from India to Brazil, combined with the fatigue accumulated from international matches, could leave both with little time to recover before the return to the Brasileirão.

How many Palmeiras players were called up?

In total, Palmeiras has eight players called up in this FIFA international break. In addition to Flaco López, Giay, Arias, Piquerez, and Emiliano Martínez, the club also has players called up by Paraguay.

The Paraguayans’ situation is different, since the national team finishes its matches before the Argentine, Colombian, and Uruguayan players, giving them more time to return to the club.

The schedule is a concern

Palmeiras will have to manage not only the possible absences, but also the short preparation period after the FIFA break.

The team returns to the field in the Brazilian Championship right after the international window, and players who play on October 6 may arrive back at the club practically on the eve of the match.

The main point of attention will be the players’ physical condition and the actual time available for Abel Ferreira to prepare the team.

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