Palmeiras will have Gómez and Arthur starting against Bahia; see line-ups | OneFootball

Leaders of the Brasileirão, Palmeiras return to action this Sunday to face Bahia in the 10th round of the Brazilian Championship. For this match, the team will make two changes to the lineup compared to the side that played the last game against Grêmio.

Youngster Arthur will start at left-back for Alviverde. Piquerez, who was ruled out due to a right ankle injury suffered while on international duty with Uruguay, and Jefté, who has a right thigh injury, will miss the match.

Another change in defense is the return of Gustavo Gómez, who regains his starting spot in place of Bruno Fuchs. In the last match, the Paraguayan started on the bench after returning from international duty.

Bahia lineup

Léo Vieira; Acevedo, David Duarte, Ramos Mingo and Luciano Juba; Caio Alexandre, Jean Lucas and Everton Ribeiro; Kike Olivera, Erick Pulga and Everaldo. Coach: Rogério Ceni

Unavailable: Kanu (fitness transition), Ronaldo and Ruan Pablo (injured)

Palmeiras lineup

Carlos Miguel; Giay, Gustavo Gómez, Murilo and Arthur; Marlon Freitas, Andreas Pereira, Allan and Jhon Arias; Mauricio and Flaco López. Coach: Abel Ferreira

Unavailable: Piquerez (right ankle surgery), Jefté (right thigh injury), Vitor Roque (left ankle pain) and Paulinho (physical reconditioning)

How is Bahia coming into the match?

Bahia are competing near the top of the table and sit in third place with 17 points, two behind second place. The team coached by Rogério Ceni returned to winning ways in the competition last Wednesday by beating Athletico-PR 3-0, with goals from Everaldo (twice) and Luciano Juba.

How is Palmeiras coming into the match?

Palmeiras are on a run of four consecutive wins in the Brazilian Championship and lead the competition with 22 points, three more than second-placed Fluminense. In the last round, which marked the competition’s return after the FIFA international break, Verdão beat Grêmio 2-1 at Arena Crefisa Barueri, in Barueri (SP), with two goals from Marlon Freitas.

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