Palmeiras team news, Abel Ferreira mulls Allan replacement for Copa do Brasil quarter-final | OneFootball

Palmeiras have completed preparations for Wednesday's Copa do Brasil quarter-final first leg against Santos, with Abel Ferreira still weighing up how to replace Allan.

According to Globo.com, the forward has been sold to Manchester City for 40 million euros, R$ 240 million, and will travel to England later this week.

Mauricio and Felipe Anderson are vying for the spot, with Jhon Arias also an option that could shift one of the pair into midfield.

Paulinho and Piquerez trained with the group for much of Tuesday's session after overcoming physical issues and could make the squad, although Paulinho may not play as he is still in physical transition. The Uruguayan has a better chance.

A likely Palmeiras XI to face Santos is: Carlos Miguel, Murilo, Gustavo Gómez, Barboza, Mauricio or Felipe Anderson, Marlon Freitas, Andreas Pereira, Jhon Arias, Arthur or Piquerez, Flaco López and Vitor Roque.

The afternoon session at the Academia de Futebol focused on tactical work, with build-up drills, specific movements, marking and match simulations.

Newly announced goalkeeper Bruno Bertinato trained with the squad for the first time and is under contract until the end of this year.

The tie begins at 21:30 at Nubank Parque, with the return set for the same time a week later at Vila Belmiro.

Source: Globo.com

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