Piquerez has fracture ruled out but remains a doubt for Palmeiras as Sosa returns to training | OneFootball

Palmeiras trained on Monday morning at the Academia de Futebol before flying to Quito to face LDU for a place in the Libertadores semi-finals, with Piquerez a doubt despite a fracture being ruled out. Kick-off is Wednesday at 19:00 Brasília time.

According to Globo.com, the left-back was replaced at half-time of the derby with São Paulo after a foul by Osorio. Tests ruled out a fracture in his left ankle. He is receiving treatment and will be monitored daily.

Mauricio is in a similar position. The attacking midfielder has tendinitis in his right knee and is under the care of the club’s health and performance unit. Both could travel and would then be assessed in Ecuador, so remain doubtful.

In better news, Sosa trained with the group on Monday after recovering from a muscle injury and could be included in the party departing this afternoon. Abel Ferreira will oversee two sessions in Ecuador, the first on Monday afternoon at Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa.

Gustavo Gómez is suspended and should be replaced by Barboza. A possible Palmeiras XI is Carlos Miguel, Murilo, Barboza, Bruno Fuchs, Giay, Marlon Freitas, Andreas Pereira, Arthur, Arias, Flaco López and Vitor Roque.

With a 1-0 win at Nubank Parque, Verdão need only a draw at altitude to reach the semi-finals.

Source: Globo.com

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