Palmeiras in technical drills, Vitor Roque on solo plan: training | OneFootball

After reporting back last Wednesday, Palmeiras continued training during the FIFA international break on Thursday morning. The squad returned to the Academia de Futebol and carried out technical activities under Abel Ferreira’s coaching staff as they prepare for the match against Grêmio.

How did the training session go?

The players were split into three teams and initially did a passing and possession drill on a reduced-size pitch. They then played small-sided games with the participation of Academy youngsters.

Forward Vitor Roque, meanwhile, continued his individualized schedule indoors at the excellence center, just as he did on Wednesday. He is still recovering from pain in his left ankle.

Absences

During preparations for the clash against the Rio Grande do Sul side, Palmeiras have been training with several absences. In addition to Paulinho, who is undergoing physical reconditioning, the club is also without eight players, all of whom were called up by their national teams for friendlies in preparation for the World Cup.

Their availability for the next match is still uncertain. As soon as they report back to the club, the players will be assessed by the Medical Department to determine whether they are fit to take the field for Verdão in next week’s match.

Palmeiras’ schedule during the FIFA international break

Palmeiras had three days off before returning to training. The team last took the field last Saturday, when they beat São Paulo 1-0 at Morumbis in the eighth round of the Brazilian Championship. The victory left Verdão alone at the top of the table.

Next match

Verdão’s next fixture will be next Thursday, April 2, when they face Grêmio in the ninth round of the Brasileirão. Kickoff is at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Arena Crefisa Barueri, in Barueri (SP). The team will return to the venue due to a previously scheduled concert at Allianz Parque.

Palmeiras are the leaders of the Brasileirão, with 19 points.

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