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Palmeiras may field an unprecedented midfield lineup in the clash against Juventude this Saturday at 7 p.m. (Brasília time), at Allianz Parque, in the rescheduled Matchday 12 of the Brasileirão. For the first time, Allan, Andreas Pereira, and Raphael Veiga could start together under Abel Ferreira.

The possibility arises amid a run of absences in the area. Aníbal Moreno was called up by the Argentine national team, while Emiliano Martínez is with the Uruguayan national team. Lucas Evangelista has undergone surgery on his right thigh and is also out.

With that, Raphael Veiga should reassume the playmaker role, operating as the traditional No. 10. Abel Ferreira will decide the duties of Allan and Andreas Pereira: who will be the holding midfielder and who will act as the second man in midfield.

Beyond the tactical curiosity, the matchup has direct implications on the table. After the 3–2 comeback win over São Paulo at Morumbis in the last round, Verdão took the lead with 55 points, tied with Flamengo but with one more victory.

This Saturday’s match will put Palmeiras level with the Rio rivals in games played—both with 26 at the end of the rescheduled round—and could represent a concrete opportunity to open up a lead at the top of the Brasileirão.

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