Abel names Palmeiras XI with Veiga to face Vasco, see line-ups | OneFootball

Palmeiras is lined up for the match against Vasco, which takes place this Wednesday, for the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship. The match kicks off at 7 PM (Brasília time), at Allianz Parque in São Paulo (SP).

In recent days, coach Abel Ferreira lost midfielder Lucas Evangelista, who ruptured the tendon of the posterior muscle of his right thigh. He will need to undergo surgery and will be out for Verdão for an indefinite period.

The coach's decision was to promote the entry of midfielder Raphael Veiga. With this, Andreas Pereira is expected to be moved back to play the role Evangelista was performing.

Palmeiras Lineup

The Palmeiras lineup is: Weverton; Giay, Gustavo Gómez, Murilo, and Piquerez; Aníbal Moreno, Andreas Pereira, Raphael Veiga, and Felipe Anderson; Flaco López and Vitor Roque.

Absences: Lucas Evangelista (right thigh surgery), Paulinho (right leg surgery), and Khellven (foot trauma).

Alert for Players on the Verge of Suspension Before the Choque-Rei

Palmeiras enters the field on high alert. Weverton, Gustavo Gómez, Piquerez, Emiliano Martínez, Facundo Torres, and Vitor Roque are on the verge of suspension and could miss the match against São Paulo if they receive a third yellow card.

Vasco Lineup

The Vasco lineup, defined by coach Fernando Diniz, includes: Léo Jardim; Paulo Henrique, Robert Renan, Lucas Oliveira, and Puma Rodríguez; Tchê Tchê and Hugo Moura; Rayan, Coutinho, and Nuno Moreira; Vegetti.

Absences: Cauan Barros (suspended), Carlos Cuesta, Matheus França, Lucas Piton, Adson, and Jair (injured)

Palmeiras and Vasco's Situation in the Brazilian Championship

Palmeiras is in third place, with 49 points, five less than the leader Flamengo (54) and one less than the runner-up Cruzeiro (50). Meanwhile, Vasco is in 12th place, with 30 points, eight more than Juventude, the first team in the relegation zone.

In the last round, Verdão lost its 11-game unbeaten streak after being defeated by Bahia, 1-0, at Arena Fonte Nova. Vasco, on the other hand, has been unbeaten for seven games and, in its last match, defeated Cruzeiro, 2-0.

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