Second string? Palmeiras may rest starters v Jacuipense in busy run | OneFootball

Palmeiras began preparations this Monday (11) for the return leg against Jacuipense in the fifth round of the Copa do Brasil. The match will be played this Wednesday (13) at Estádio do Café, in Londrina, Paraná.

After winning the first leg 3-0, Verdão can even lose by a two-goal margin and still secure a place in the round of 16 of the competition. A three-goal defeat would send the decision to a penalty shootout.

With a comfortable advantage and a packed run of matches, coach Abel Ferreira may choose to rest some of his regular starters.

One of the players who could be rested is Andreas Pereira. The midfielder left the field in the 1-1 draw against Remo last Sunday (10) after taking a blow to the back. He underwent tests this Monday and was diagnosed with trauma to the lumbar region. According to the club, a fracture was ruled out.

Another situation being monitored by the medical department is that of left-back Arthur. The player began physical transition work at the Academia de Futebol after recovering from swelling in his right thigh and will still be evaluated to determine whether he will be fit to play in Londrina.

Meanwhile, forward Paulinho, who is still recovering physically, did not fully take part in this Monday’s activities. The player underwent load management indoors at the club’s center of excellence.

In addition to the players in recovery, those with a heavy run of matches may also start on the bench. Currently, goalkeeper Carlos Miguel has the most consecutive starts, with 25 matches, followed by Ramón Sosa with nine.

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