Paulinho begins physical transition towards Palmeiras return after thigh injury | OneFootball

Palmeiras trained on Saturday morning at the Academia de Futebol ahead of Sunday’s meeting with Vasco at Nubank Parque in the 24th round of the Brasileirão, with forward Paulinho beginning his physical transition towards a comeback.

According to Globo.com, the attacker is recovering from a right-thigh injury and has started on-grass work as part of that phase, still training separately from the main group.

Left-back Piquerez remained indoors due to oedema in his left leg, sustained in the 1-0 win over Paraguay’s Cerro Porteño in the Libertadores round of 16.

Abel Ferreira opened the session with a video session, then led tactical work on the pitch alongside his staff. He later split the squad into three teams for a small-sided exercise.

Palmeiras top the Brasileirão on 48 points, three ahead of Flamengo, who have a game in hand.

Source: Globo.com

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