With full squad, Palmeiras land in Lima for Copa Libertadores final | OneFootball

The Palmeiras is already on Peruvian soil for the grand final of the Copa Libertadores. On Wednesday night, with the full squad, Verdão landed in Lima, Peru, to face Flamengo in the grand continental tournament final.

The arrival of the green-and-white squad was recorded by president Leila Pereira, who expressed confidence in the team in an Instagram post. “We arrived in Lima!! With focus, determination, and the strength of our fans, we are in pursuit of Eternal Glory!! I believe in the strength of our team!! WE WILL BE!!” wrote the president.

Verdão adopted the logistics of going to Lima one day after the match against Grêmio, played last Tuesday. The eight players who were not listed for the duel, including Vitor Roque and Flaco López, joined the delegation in the late afternoon and all embarked together towards the Peruvian capital.

Possible starters in the final, Piquerez, Andreas Pereira, and Allan were the only ones who joined the listed players later and went to the game against Grêmio. The Uruguayan was not used, while the last two entered in the second half of the defeat.

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Injured players also traveled

Forward Paulinho, midfielder Lucas Evangelista, and goalkeeper Weverton, who are under the Medical Department's care, continue with the delegation. The first two are not expected to be available, while the goalkeeper has remote chances of reinforcing the team. The fact is that the trio is integrated with the rest of the squad and will support the team in the grand final.

Paulinho is recovering from surgery on his right leg, while Evangelista underwent a surgical procedure on his right thigh. Both are expected to return only next season. Weverton, on the other hand, is in physical transition and might be available later this year.

Palmeiras' Schedule

Coach Abel Ferreira will have two training sessions in Lima to determine Palmeiras' starting lineup for the Libertadores grand final. Besides the two activities, the green-and-white schedule also includes a pre-game press conference with the coach and another player from the squad.

Palmeiras and Flamengo will compete in the Libertadores final this Saturday at 6 PM (Brasília time), at the Estadio Monumental U, in Lima (Peru).

Both teams will take the field in the Libertadores final with the same goal: to be the first Brazilian football club to win the fourth championship. The Alviverde won in 1999, 2020, and 2021. The Rubro-Negro lifted the trophy in 1981, 2019, and 2022.

Palmeiras' Upcoming Matches

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