Back, Abel oversees Palmeiras training without Vitor Roque | OneFootball

Palmeiras returned to training on Sunday morning at the Academia de Futebol after a day off during the FIFA international break. The green-and-white squad is preparing to return to the pitch next Thursday against Grêmio in the ninth round of the Brazilian Championship.

Head coach Abel Ferreira, who returned after spending a few days in Portugal, led technical-tactical drills and specific attacking and defensive movements, without Vitor Roque.

Still dealing with ankle pain following a knock suffered in the Paulista semifinal and the accumulated fatigue from the state championship final, the No. 9 continued his individualized schedule in the indoor area of the center of excellence.

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More absences

In addition, Verdão was also still without its seven called-up players: Jhon Arias (Colombia), Giay and Flaco López (Argentina), Emiliano Martínez (Uruguay), and Gustavo Gómez, Ramón Sosa, and Mauricio (Paraguay).

Left back Piquerez, who suffered a sprained right ankle in the friendly between Uruguay and England, returned to the club and underwent evaluation.

Palmeiras' situation

With three straight wins, Palmeiras sits alone at the top of the Brazilian Championship with 19 points. Now, Verdão is looking for another win over Grêmio and hoping Fluminense and São Paulo slip up to extend its lead at the top of the standings.

Next match

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