Palmeiras update: Piquerez fit, Evangelista may need surgery | OneFootball

Palmeiras returned to training on the morning of this Monday (29), at the Football Academy, just a few hours after the 1-0 defeat to Bahia on Sunday (28), in Salvador, for the Brazilian Championship. The green and white team begins preparations to face Vasco this Wednesday (1), at 7 PM, at Allianz Parque, for the 26th round of the competition.

As usual, the players who played more than 45 minutes at Arena Fonte Nova followed a schedule of regenerative activities at the club's center of excellence. Meanwhile, the other athletes went to the field for specific technical work, which included three-on-three situations, as well as a game on a reduced field under the supervision of the coaching staff.

Updates from Palmeiras' Medical Department

The return to training also served to update the medical department. Left-back Joaquín Piquerez, who was substituted in the first half against Bahia due to a trauma to his right knee, underwent tests that ruled out a more serious injury. The Uruguayan will remain under monitoring but is not a concern for the rest of the season.

On the other hand, midfielder Lucas Evangelista requires more attention. The player suffered an injury to the posterior muscle of his right thigh and will undergo further tests in the coming days to determine the extent of the injury. Depending on the results, surgical intervention may be necessary, which could keep him off the field for an extended period.

With the defeat in Salvador, Palmeiras seeks immediate recovery at Allianz Parque, where they will have the chance to bounce back in front of their fans against Vasco.

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