Palmeiras: Piquerez trains with squad, set to face Vasco | OneFootball

Palmeiras is ready to face Vasco in the Brazilian Championship. With good news, Verdão completed its preparation for the match on Tuesday afternoon. Piquerez trained normally with his teammates and should be available. Additionally, coach Abel Ferreira is preparing a forced change in the midfield of the starting lineup.

At the Football Academy, the green-and-white squad worked on collective tactical dynamics, rehearsed set pieces, and also engaged in a recreational activity.

Doubts, Absences, and Returns

Palmeiras will have a significant absence for the match. It is the midfielder Lucas Evangelista, who was diagnosed with a tendon injury in the posterior muscle of his right thigh and will need surgery. Thus, Abel Ferreira was forced to make a change in the midfield.

In addition to the absences of Evangelista and Paulinho (surgery on the right leg), Palmeiras has a doubt on the right side. Khellven is recovering from a foot injury and his presence is not confirmed, as he was also absent against Bahia. Therefore, Giay is expected to remain among the starters.

The good news comes from left-back Piquerez, who trained normally with his teammates and should be available. The Uruguayan left the game against Bahia with pain but underwent tests and no injury was detected, only a knee trauma. Recovered, he should at least be on the bench.

Verdão will also be able to count on the return of defender Micael, who served a suspension in the last round and is available for Abel on the bench.

Probable Lineup

A probable lineup for Palmeiras is: Weverton; Giay, Gustavo Gómez, Murilo, and Piquerez (Jefté); Andreas Pereira, Aníbal Moreno, Maurício (Veiga or Facundo Torres), and Felipe Anderson; Flaco López and Vitor Roque.

Palmeiras' Situation in the Brazilian Championship

Palmeiras is in third place in the Brazilian Championship, with 49 points – five less than the leader Flamengo. Verdão comes from a 1-0 defeat to Bahia and saw the Carioca team increase its lead at the top of the table.

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