Khellven takes a knock in win over River, now a worry for Palmeiras | OneFootball

The right-back Khellven became a concern for Palmeiras after the 2-1 victory over River Plate in the first leg of the Libertadores quarter-finals. Starting for the full 90 minutes at the Monumental in Buenos Aires, the number 12 suffered a blow to the foot and is under evaluation by the Health and Performance Unit.

During the morning re-presentation, the right-back followed the regenerative schedule, just like the other starters. The athlete is expected to undergo tests to determine if there is any injury.

At Palmeiras since August, the right-back quickly found his place and secured a starting position, surpassing Giay. Khellven has been a starter in five of the last six games.

If Khellven is unable to play, Giay is expected to regain the position and could be the starter against Fortaleza in a match that takes place this Saturday at 9 PM (Brasília time), for the 24th round of the Brasileirão. In this commitment, coach Abel Ferreira might make changes to the team considering the return leg of the Libertadores quarter-finals.

Palmeiras and River will face each other again on Wednesday at 9:30 PM at Allianz Parque. With the advantage in hand, Verdão can play for a draw.

Khellven's numbers for Palmeiras

Khellven was announced as a reinforcement for Palmeiras in August. The 24-year-old player was acquired by Palmeiras on a permanent basis, with a contract valid until July 2030. In just over a month at the club, the right-back played seven games, five as a starter.

Palmeiras has an almost empty medical department

In recent days, Palmeiras has managed to almost completely empty its Medical Department. The only player undergoing injury treatment is forward Paulinho, who is recovering from surgery on his right leg and is expected to return to the field only in 2026.

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