Palmeiras team news: Gustavo Gómez injured, out against Fortaleza | OneFootball

Palmeiras held another training session at the Football Academy on Friday afternoon (31) as preparations continued for the clash against Fortaleza, scheduled for Sunday (2) at 4 p.m. at Nubank Parque, in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil round of 16.

After activation work at the Center of Excellence, the squad went out onto the pitch for technical and tactical activities led by Abel Ferreira. The coaching staff organized movement drills, finishing exercises, and match simulations. The players who featured longer in the win over Vitória in the Brazilian Championship were released earlier.

Paulinho back and defenders out

The main piece of news was Paulinho. Absent from the last match due to a sprain in his left ankle, the forward took part normally in the entire training session for the second consecutive day and continues to progress toward being available.

On the other hand, Palmeiras have a new problem for the rest of the season. Center-back and captain Gustavo Gómez underwent tests that diagnosed an injury to the hamstring of his right thigh. The Paraguayan has already begun treatment with the Health and Performance Department and will be unavailable. Bruno Fuchs, who is recovering from appendicitis surgery, also remains out of training.

Verdão reached the round of 16 after eliminating Jacuipense with two convincing wins: 3-0 in São Paulo and 4-1 in Londrina.

Tradition in the Copa do Brasil

This is Palmeiras’ 31st participation in the Copa do Brasil and the 28th time the club has reached the round of 16. The team is aiming to make the quarterfinals for the 19th time in its history.

Throughout the competition, Verdão has played 96 ties, with four titles, 66 qualifications, one runner-up finish, and 25 eliminations.

Under Abel Ferreira and his coaching staff, Palmeiras have played 72 knockout ties, earning 50 qualifications or titles. In the Copa do Brasil, the coach has taken part in 15 knockout rounds, with one title, nine qualifications, and five eliminations.

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