Palmeiras line-up: Abel Ferreira readies surprises to face Fluminense

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·21 novembre 2025

Palmeiras line-up: Abel Ferreira readies surprises to face Fluminense

Palmeiras continued their preparations on Friday afternoon (21) at the Football Academy for the match against Fluminense, scheduled for Saturday (22) at Allianz Parque, at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) for the 35th round of the Brazilian Championship. As usual, there will be a field session in the morning on the day of the game for final rehearsals.

After activation at the center of excellence, the players took to the field and participated in tactical activities under the direction of Abel Ferreira's coaching staff. They worked on ball exits, marking, movements, game dynamics, and specific plays.

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Lucas Evangelista and Paulinho followed an internal schedule with the Health and Performance Center, while Weverton trained on the field but with restrictions.

Palmeiras will have the return of players called up for national teams during the FIFA Date, but will be without Andreas Pereira, who was sent off in the draw against Vitória.

A probable Palmeiras lineup includes: Carlos Miguel; Khellven, Murilo, Gustavo Gómez, and Piquerez; Anibal, Allan, Felipe Anderson, and Maurício; Vitor Roque and Flaco Lopez.

Gómez Speaks

Besides being a finalist in the Libertadores, Verdão is currently the runner-up in the Brasileirão with 69 points, two less than Flamengo. For defender Gustavo Gómez, with the season nearing its end, the moment calls for focus and unity in pursuit of their goals.

“We are transitioning to the end of the season, we are fighting for the Brasileirão, and soon we will also have the Libertadores final, which is very important for us, for Palmeiras, and for our fans. It's time to focus, work, and be united. It's time to correct mistakes and adjust some things to reach the Libertadores final in the best way. For tomorrow, against Fluminense, we will go in search of three points to stay close to the lead and fight for the title until the end of the championship,” stated the alviverde captain.

In the first round, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ), the Greatest Champion of Brazil defeated Fluminense 2-1. Paraguayan Gómez sees the Rio team in good form but believes in the strength of the fans who sing and cheer (it will be the last game at Allianz Parque this season) to help the team secure three more points in the standings.

“It will be a tough game, they are coming off a victory against Flamengo. It's a team that is doing well, but at home, we have to do our best. Accompanied by our fans, who are a key part for us, we have to perform well in this farewell to our supporters at Allianz Parque this season. Hopefully, tomorrow will be a beautiful day for us to add three more points and reach the Libertadores final in the best way,” analyzed the number 15.