Palmeiras train for Libertadores, LDU match remains in doubt | OneFootball

Palmeiras returned to training at the Football Academy on Monday morning and turned the page after the 0-0 draw with Cruzeiro in the 30th round of the Brazilian Championship, to begin preparations for the match against LDU, the second leg of the semifinals of the Copa Libertadores.

How was the return to training?

The players who played more than 45 minutes in the draw at Allianz Parque followed the recovery schedule in the recovery and neuroscience room at the center of excellence. Meanwhile, the others performed technical drills on a small-sided field focusing on passing options, marking, and six-a-side games.

Palmeiras’ situation in the Brazilian Championship

With the draw against Cruzeiro, Palmeiras reached 62 points and remained at the top of the Brasileirão, with Flamengo close behind at 61. On Saturday, Rubro-Negro, who are also fighting for the title, lost 1-0 to Fortaleza at Castelão.

Palmeiras needs a comeback to stay alive in the Libertadores

Palmeiras takes the field on Thursday to face LDU in the second leg of the Libertadores semifinals. The match kicks off at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Allianz Parque. To stay alive in the tournament, Verdão is looking for a comeback after the 3-0 defeat in the first leg in Quito (ECU).

Absences and doubts for the match against LDU

For the decisive match against LDU, Palmeiras will still have absences: Paulinho (right leg surgery), Lucas Evangelista (right thigh surgery), and Weverton (fracture in the right hand). The goalkeeper trained on the field but still has his hand immobilized.

Midfielder Aníbal Moreno, with swelling in his left calf, is still recovering and remains doubtful. He continues under the care of the Health and Performance Center professionals and will be re-evaluated up until match day to determine if he can reinforce the team.

On the other hand, left-back Piquerez, who served a suspension in the Brasileirão match, returns to the starting lineup against LDU. In his absence against Cruzeiro, Jefté was chosen to start the match.

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