Palmeiras to plan World Cup call-ups individually; why | OneFootball

The World Cup will kick off this Thursday (11) in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Palmeiras has seven players called up: Gustavo Gómez, Ramón Sosa, Mauricio, Piquerez, Emiliano Martínez, Arias, and Flaco López.

Palmeiras lays out individualized planning

NOSSO PALESTRA has learned that Verdão has not yet defined its plan for the players after the competition. Each player will undergo an individualized assessment based on criteria established by the club.

The number of matches played in the World Cup, physical wear and tear, and even the possibility of winning the title and celebrating will be taken into account by the coaching staff and the Health and Performance Department.

In the event of winning the title, for example, Palmeiras believes it would not be fair to demand a player’s immediate return, depriving him of celebrations with his group and the fans of his country.

Despite all these factors, Alviverde wants to have the full squad available as soon as possible, since it will face decisive Copa do Brasil round-of-16 matches in the first days of August.

Giay awaits possible call-up

Right-back Agustín Giay is awaiting a possible call-up. The player featured in Argentina’s two preparatory friendlies and could be called up by Lionel Scaloni after center-back Balerdi was cut.

Squad returns on June 21

Palmeiras announced that the players who were not called up will return to activities on June 21. Vitor Roque, who is recovering from ankle surgery, continues treatment at the Academia de Futebol and has given up his vacation in order to speed up his return to the pitch.

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