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Carlos Miguel’s Staff Overrode Palmeiras with Press Release on Goalkeeper’s Starting Role

Palmeiras tried hard, but couldn’t keep the ‘mystery’ until the end. That’s because Carlos Miguel will be the starting goalkeeper in the direct clash with Flamengo this Sunday (19th) at Maracanã. Initially, the São Paulo club had been keeping this information under wraps.

However, Carlos Miguel’s personal press office sent out a statement to the media confirming the goalkeeper’s starting role: “With Weverton out due to a hand injury, goalkeeper Carlos Miguel will be the team’s starter for the first time,” read part of the note.

In addition to confirming Carlos Miguel’s starting role, the statement from the goalkeeper’s press office also included quotes from the player about the opportunity. In short, he spoke about the importance of being among the starting eleven in what is the most important match of the Brasileirão.

What did Carlos Miguel say?

Did the situation cause discomfort behind the scenes?

Yes! According to ESPN, the early announcement of Carlos Miguel as the starter in the direct clash with Flamengo caused discomfort behind the scenes at Palmeiras, especially among Abel Ferreira’s coaching staff.

Not by chance, Palmeiras’ management contacted Carlos Miguel’s press office to express their dissatisfaction with the statement sent to the media. Despite this, the goalkeeper will remain among the starting eleven instead of Marcelo Lomba, who came up through Flamengo.

What are Palmeiras’ other absences?

In addition to goalkeeper Weverton, coach Abel Ferreira’s Palmeiras has two other absences. Lucas Evangelista is still recovering from a thigh injury. Finally, Paulinho continues his recovery plan after leg surgery.

Why does the match feel like a final?

Because, currently, Flamengo is in second place on the Brasileirão table with 58 points, that is, three fewer than leaders Palmeiras, who have 61. Therefore, if they beat the São Paulo team this Sunday (19th), Fla will tie on points with the Alviverde team.

Despite this, Palmeiras would remain at the top of the Brasileirão due to their higher number of victories compared to Flamengo. However, if they beat Alviverde at Maracanã, Fla will be more alive than ever in the title race.

Thus, the ‘early final’ between Flamengo and Palmeiras takes place at Maracanã, starting at 4pm (Brasília time) this Sunday (19th). The match will be broadcast live on Rede Globo, on free-to-air TV, throughout Brazil.

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