Palmeiras starter diagnosed with thigh oedema, could miss Remo

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·8 mai 2026

Palmeiras starter diagnosed with thigh oedema, could miss Remo

Palmeiras began preparations on Friday morning for the clash against Remo, scheduled for Sunday at 4:00 p.m. (Brasília time) at Mangueirão, in Belém, for the 15th round of the Brazilian Championship. Boosted by topping its Libertadores group after beating Sporting Cristal, Verdão also sits in first place in Série A with 33 points — the club’s best start in the round-robin era.

How did training go?

At the Football Academy, the coaching staff led drills focused on build-up play, playing out from the back, and marking in a reduced space. After that, the squad took part in a practice match, also in a reduced area.

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New injury and medical update

Coach Abel Ferreira is still monitoring the situation of some players in the medical department. Left-back Arthur was diagnosed with swelling in his right thigh and remained under treatment indoors at the excellence center. Meanwhile, Uruguayan Joaquín Piquerez made progress in his recovery from right ankle surgery and worked on the pitch. Forward Vitor Roque, who underwent surgery on his left ankle at the start of the week, continued indoor treatment.

Forward Paulinho, meanwhile, took part in the entire session with the group.

SE Palmeiras players Gustavo Gómez and Paulinho (R) during training at the Football Academy. (Photo: Cesar Greco/Palmeiras/by Canon)

Giay speaks!

Amid the team’s strong form, right-back Agustín Giay highlighted his progress in Brazilian football and celebrated his call-up to the Argentina national team.

I feel that I’ve improved a lot and gotten better in many aspects since I arrived. I adapted to Brazilian football, which is very difficult and complex. I’m adapted and happy with everything the club offers us. I give my best here, make the most of every opportunity I get, and I was also very happy to represent my country’s colors — it was a dream. Now I have to keep working to keep doing things well here and keep getting called up to the national team.

The No. 4 also emphasized the positive atmosphere within the Palmeiras squad and the unity between Brazilians and foreigners.

Everyone is very happy here at Palmeiras. Everyone knows the right time to joke around, and the results help with that, helping keep things calm. I think that when everyone pulls in the same direction, the results come. That’s very important. I have a good relationship with everyone — the foreigners, the Brazilians, everyone — but obviously sometimes we foreigners stay together more because of the language. Still, everyone has a very good relationship here, and I think that helps the club and the team a lot. It’s important that we all stay united.

This Sunday’s match will mark the reunion between Palmeiras and Remo after almost 23 years. The last meeting between the clubs was in Série B in 2003, when the team from Pará won 2-1 at Mangueirão. In Série A, the teams have not faced each other since the semifinal round-robin stage of the 1993 Brasileirão.

Giay predicted a difficult match in Belém and praised the strength of the opponent, newly promoted to the top flight.

It’s going to be a difficult game, like all games here in the Brazilian league. Remo is a team that just came up to Série A, but they’re doing things well and are coming off a win in a very difficult match against Botafogo. I think it’s going to be a tough game at their stadium, but I think it will be a good atmosphere to play in.

Lastly, the Argentine reinforced the confidence of the Alviverde squad for the rest of the season.

We’re working to face every game and every competition. We know the responsibility we have to defend this shirt, so we’re prepared for every match. All the players are getting minutes, everyone is playing, and everyone is ready when the opportunity comes. We’re prepared, we’re strong as a team and as a squad, and that leads us to good results.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.