Dreaming of the Copa, Mauricio could start again at Palmeiras | OneFootball

Paraguayan midfielder Mauricio is experiencing a decisive moment in Palmeiras’ season. Amid several absences in the squad, the player has emerged as one of Abel Ferreira’s main options for the upcoming matches, precisely during an important period for both the club and the athlete’s career, as he dreams of securing a place in Paraguay’s national team for the next World Cup.

With the injury to forward Ramón Sosa, Mauricio’s compatriot, the tendency is for the green-and-white No. 18 to receive another opportunity among the starters as early as this Wednesday (20), against Cerro Porteño at Allianz Parque in the Copa Libertadores. The possibility also increases for the clash against Flamengo on Saturday (23), at the Maracanã, in the Brazilian Championship.

Mauricio sees this moment as a great opportunity to establish himself in Palmeiras’ squad and, at the same time, catch the attention of the Paraguayan national team’s coaching staff. The midfielder knows that strong performances in big matches can be crucial to putting himself firmly on the radar ahead of the World Cup, which begins in less than a month.

Since arriving at Verdão, the player has alternated between standout moments and inconsistent spells, but he is still internally regarded as an important piece because of his versatility and technical quality. With a tight schedule and a demanding run of matches, Abel Ferreira is expected to make heavy use of the squad, a scenario that could benefit the Paraguayan.

The match against Cerro Porteño carries even more weight because it involves a traditional Paraguayan opponent, Mauricio’s home country. Against Flamengo, meanwhile, the midfielder could have the chance to play in a direct clash between Brasileirão title contenders.

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