Palmeiras lose seven to international duty, training hit during extended window | OneFootball

Palmeiras lose seven to international duty across September and October. Ramón Sosa, Maurício and Gustavo Gómez head to Paraguay, Jhon Arias to Colombia, Joaquín Piquerez to Uruguay, and Agustín Giay plus Flaco López to Argentina.

According to Nosso Palestra, the break runs from late September into early October, leaving just over two weeks without key options. Assistant João Martins said the pause will aid physical and mental recovery, while noting the challenge of working without the full group.

Paraguay, coached by Gustavo Alfaro, take Gómez, Maurício and Sosa for two friendlies in the United States against Bolivia and Colombia.

Arias joins Néstor Lorenzo’s Colombia for three friendlies against Mexico, Paraguay and Peru in the United States, and could face his Palmeiras team-mates in the Paraguay match.

Piquerez is Uruguay’s sole Palmeiras representative, named by Diego Forlán for his first window. Uruguay tour Japan, South Korea and India, a schedule heavy on travel before his return to Brazil.

Lionel Scaloni has called Giay and Flaco López for three home friendlies against Bolivia, Burkina Faso and Benin, with the last set to be Lionel Messi’s official farewell.

The absences hit defence and attack alike, with Gómez and Piquerez out at the back and Flaco, Sosa, Maurício and Arias missing much of the training block. Travel fatigue is another concern, notably for Piquerez and Arias.

Palmeiras return to Brasileirão action on eight October against Bahia, once the window ends.

Source: Nosso Palestra

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