Ramón Sosa trains as normal, Piquerez clear of fracture at Palmeiras | OneFootball

Palmeiras began preparations this Monday (14) at the Football Academy for the decisive clash against LDU-EQU in the second leg of the CONMEBOL Libertadores quarterfinals. The match will be played on Wednesday (16) at 7 p.m. at Rodrigo Paz Delgado Stadium in Quito, Ecuador.

Verdão heads into the match with the advantage after winning the first leg 1-0 at Nubank Parque and only needs a draw to secure a place in the semifinals of the continental competition.

Ramón Sosa returns to training with the squad

After reporting back on Sunday night (13), the players underwent recovery work and remained at the club’s Center of Excellence. On Monday morning, Abel Ferreira led a tactical session focused on the team’s positioning and movement for the decisive match.

The main news was the return of Ramón Sosa. The forward, who had been recovering from a left thigh injury, took part normally in the entire training session alongside the rest of the squad.

The Paraguayan’s presence gives Abel Ferreira more attacking options for the clash in Quito.

Piquerez has no fracture but remains under treatment

Left-back Piquerez underwent medical tests after leaving the derby against São Paulo with pain in his left ankle. The exams ruled out a fracture.

The player’s condition will be monitored daily by Palmeiras’ Health and Performance Department.

Another player who remains under observation is Mauricio. The attacking midfielder missed the derby against São Paulo due to tendinitis in his right knee and will also have his condition assessed over the coming days.

Squad travels to Quito on Monday

The Palmeiras delegation will fly to Quito later this Monday morning. In the late afternoon, the squad will carry out a physical session at Atahualpa Olympic Stadium.

The schedule is part of the adaptation process to the altitude of the Ecuadorian capital, which is located at approximately 2,850 meters above sea level.

Palmeiras will still have one final training session before the match, when Abel Ferreira is expected to define the lineup that will seek to confirm qualification for the Libertadores semifinals.

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