Palmeiras lose Arias for derby after win over Bahia | OneFootball

Palmeiras will have an important absence for the derby against Corinthians. In the 2-1 win over Bahia this Sunday (5), midfielder Jhon Arias received his third yellow card and is suspended.

The Derby will be played next Sunday (12) at Neo Química Arena, in the 11th round of the Brazilian Championship. On Corinthians’ side, center-back André Ramalho will also be out after receiving his third yellow card.

The absence of Arias, who scored one of Verdão’s goals in this Sunday’s match against Bahia, adds to coach Abel Ferreira’s headache.

For the role, the coach can choose either Paraguayan player Sosa or Maurício, who could return to playing as a left midfielder, depending on Vitor Roque’s situation, as he is currently injured.

In addition to Arias’ suspension, Palmeiras are already dealing with other fitness issues in the squad.

Forward Paulinho remains in physical reconditioning, while Joaquín Piquerez is recovering from surgery on his right ankle. Vitor Roque, who has pain in his left ankle, remains doubtful. Full-back Jefté is also still out with a right thigh injury.

Before the derby, Palmeiras return to the pitch this Wednesday (8) against Junior Barranquilla, in the team’s Copa Libertadores opener.

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