Palmeiras trio sidelined with injuries, Abel faces selection headache | OneFootball

The Palmeiras had three more absences in training this Wednesday. Defender Murilo suffered a sprain in his left knee and was diagnosed with a medial collateral ligament injury. Besides him, forward Vitor Roque and midfielder Mauricio were also not on the field.

The number 9 began treatment under the care of the Health and Performance Center to treat a trauma in his left ankle suffered against São Paulo in the Paulista semifinal. He underwent intensive treatment to be on the field for the two final matches and scored the goal that clinched the title for Verdão.

Mauricio suffered a foot injury in the Paulista final against Novorizontino and also stayed inside the excellence center. The midfielder received two stitches on the spot after the cut suffered during the final.

Murilo, who had a long streak alongside Gustavo Gómez in defense, will continue conservative treatment under the care of the Health and Performance Center. This season, he played 12 of Verdão's 16 games, all as a starter.

As a result, Palmeiras once again has a "full" Medical Department. In addition to the trio, forward Paulinho remains absent as he is still recovering from surgery on his right leg.

Next Palmeiras Match

Match: Vasco vs. Palmeiras Competition: Brazilian Championship (5th round) Date and time: March 12, 2026 (Thursday), at 7:30 PM (Brasília time) Location: São Januário Stadium, in Rio de Janeiro

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