Palmeiras plan to recharge key players during international break | OneFootball

After securing top spot in the Campeonato Brasileiro with victory over São Paulo on Saturday 21, Palmeiras will use the international break to rest and recover key players who were not called up. According to Nosso Palestra, the squad have been given a few days off before returning with recovery the priority for the next phase of the season.

Because of decisive Campeonato Paulista fixtures and the start of the league campaign, Abel Ferreira has largely kept his starting side together, making only small changes, which has pushed up minutes for many players.

Assistant João Martins said the pause is important for recovery, noting it was their third game with only two days between each one and acknowledging the competition's physical demands after the derby win.

The most used this season are Carlos Miguel on 1,620 minutes, Gómez 1,575, Marlon Freitas 1,497, Flaco López 1,468, Mauricio 1,248, Allan 1,247, Piquerez 1,222, Andreas Pereira 1,215 and Murilo 1,170.

While recovery is the focus for those staying behind, seven players are on international duty, Mauricio, Sosa, Gómez, Piquerez, Emiliano Martínez, Flaco López and Arias, and will continue with matches and training during the window.

Source: Nosso Palestra