Palmeiras team news: Gustavo Gómez trains and could return for Libertadores tie | OneFootball

Palmeiras trained on Tuesday at the Academia de Futebol as they prepared for the Copa Libertadores last-16 first leg against Cerro Porteño at Nubank Parque, kick-off 19:00 Brasília time on Wednesday. According to Globo.com, captain Gustavo Gómez took part and is expected to be the main boost.

Out since the 29 July thrashing of Vitória with a right thigh injury, he is still moving from physical to technical work, yet he completed the full session.

Bruno Fuchs, back from appendicitis surgery, trained with the ball on the pitch but away from the group. Khellven and Paulinho remained under the care of the Health and Performance unit.

Possible Palmeiras line-up: Carlos Miguel, Murilo, Gustavo Gómez, Barboza, Allan, Marlon Freitas, Andreas Pereira, Piquerez, Arias, Flaco López and Vitor Roque. Mauricio and Sosa are alternatives.

This is the first leg of the last-16, with the return next Wednesday in Paraguay. Between the ties, Palmeiras visit Fluminense in the Campeonato Brasileiro.

Source: Globo.com

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