Palmeiras prepare for Grêmio with defensive change as Murilo banned and Abel sidelined | OneFootball

Palmeiras have begun preparations for Grêmio with another defensive reshuffle. Murilo is suspended and Abel Ferreira is banned by the STJD after kicking a touchline microphone.

The squad trained on Friday morning after a day off on Thursday following their progress to the Libertadores semi-finals. According to Globo.com, focus now turns to the Brasileiro meeting with Grêmio, the last game before the FIFA international break.

Players who featured for more than 45 minutes against LDU on Wednesday in Ecuador did recovery work. The remaining group trained on a reduced pitch in a technical session.

Further changes at the back are certain. Murilo serves a ban, while Gustavo Gómez, who missed the Libertadores match due to accumulated cards, is available again, and Abel will not be on the bench.

Palmeiras are likely to go with a full-strength side. The probable XI is Carlos Miguel, Gustavo Gómez, Bruno Fuchs, Barboza, Giay, Marlon Freitas, Andreas Pereira, Piquerez, Arias, Flaco López and Vitor Roque.

There will be another session on Saturday before travelling. Kick-off is scheduled for Sunday at 11:00 Brasília time at Arena Grêmio.

Palmeiras trail leaders Flamengo by one point with 11 rounds remaining. Flamengo host Bragantino at the Maracanã at 18:30 on Sunday.

Source: Globo.com

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