Palmeiras step up preparations for Choque-Rei ahead of Paulista semi-final | OneFootball

Palmeiras held another training session on Friday afternoon in preparation for the derby against São Paulo, a single-match semifinal of the Campeonato Paulista. The match kicks off at 8:30 PM (Brasília time), at Arena Crefisa Barueri, in Barueri (SP).

How was the training?

In a tactical session, the squad worked on play variations and movements guided by the coaching staff. The defensive and offensive units performed specific drills individually, before a phase dedicated to finishing. Meanwhile, midfielder Emiliano Martínez continued treatment for a left calf injury.

For the match against São Paulo, coach Abel Ferreira is not expected to have any new absences. At the moment, the only players unavailable are Paulinho (right leg surgery) and Emiliano Martínez (left calf injury). Thus, the tendency is for the coach to repeat the lineup that defeated Fluminense 2-1.

Palmeiras’ situation this season

Palmeiras heads into the derby enjoying a good moment this season. The team led by coach Abel Ferreira is defending a six-game unbeaten streak. Combining matches from the Brasileirão and the Paulista, Verdão has five wins and one draw.

After advancing to the Paulista quarterfinals in second place with 16 points, Palmeiras eliminated Capivariano after a 4-0 rout. In their last match before the semifinal, Verdão beat Fluminense 2-1, fielding their strongest lineup, and maintained their unbeaten record in the Brasileirão.

With this result, they reached ten points and remained at the top of the table. In the national tournament, they have three wins and one draw.

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