Palmeiras to plan World Cup call-ups individually; why | OneFootball

The World Cup will kick off this Thursday (11) in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Palmeiras has seven players called up: Gustavo Gómez, Ramón Sosa, Mauricio, Piquerez, Emiliano Martínez, Arias, and Flaco López.

Palmeiras lays out individualized plan

NOSSO PALESTRA has learned that Verdão has not yet defined its plan for the players after the competition. Each player will undergo an individual assessment based on criteria established by the club.

The number of matches played at the World Cup, physical wear and tear, and even the possibility of winning the title and celebrating it will be taken into account by the coaching staff and the Health and Performance Department.

In the event of winning the title, for example, Palmeiras believes it would not be fair to demand a player’s immediate return, depriving him of celebrating with his team and his country’s fans.

Despite all these factors, Alviverde wants to have the full squad available as soon as possible, since it will face decisive Copa do Brasil round-of-16 matches in the first days of August.

Giay awaits possible call-up

Right-back Agustín Giay is awaiting a possible call-up. The player featured in Argentina’s two warm-up friendlies and could be called up by Lionel Scaloni following center-back Balerdi’s withdrawal.

Squad returns on June 21

Palmeiras announced that the players who were not called up will return to training on June 21. Vitor Roque, recovering from ankle surgery, remains under treatment at Academia de Futebol and has given up his vacation in order to speed up his return to the pitch.

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