(UOL/FOLHAPRESS) - Coach Abel Ferreira gained five reinforcements to change Palmeiras' lineup after the defeat to Atlético-MG. The team returns to the field this Wednesday (29), against Vitória, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Barradão, for the 21st round of the Brasileirão.
Abel gains five reinforcements to change Palmeiras after defeat in Brasileirão
(UOL/FOLHAPRESS) - Coach Abel Ferreira gained five reinforcements to change Palmeiras' lineup after the defeat to Atlético-MG. The team returns to the field this Wednesday (29), against Vitória, at 9:30 pm (Brasília...
The main reinforcement is the return of Flaco López. A target for Spartak Moscow, the striker has already returned to the club after the holiday period for the World Cup, underwent exams, and trained with the squad. The team's top scorer this year with 14 goals (in addition to 8 assists) travels with the delegation to the game in Salvador.
Furthermore, defender Barboza, right-back Khellven and attackers Sosa and Allan were suspended against Atlético-MG and are available. Allan was also absent against Coritiba, as he was suspended two games at the STJD for his expulsion in the duel against Chapecoense, the last one before the World Cup break.
The reinforcements for the attack are those most celebrated by the technical committee. Palmeiras suffered from absences in the sector and had to resort to Heittor, a standout from the under-20 team, and Miguel Bilong, an 18-year-old Cameroonian, in the last two games - Bilong was not included against Atlético-MG, but was on the bench against Coritiba.
Barboza could also end up with an improvisation made by Abel Ferreira. In the game against Atlético-MG, Abel selected midfielder Emiliano Martínez alongside defenders Gustavo Gómez and Murilo, as Bruno Fuchs underwent surgery for appendicitis. Result? The Uruguayan did not maintain his teammate's level.
THE SITUATION IN THE TABLE
With the defeat to the Minas Gerais club, Palmeiras saw Flamengo reduce their lead at the top to six points.
If they were to win, Palmeiras would open a nine-point gap over Rio de Janeiro - Flamengo still has a game in hand and could close the gap to just three points.
While Palmeiras visits Vitória, Flamengo faces Internacional. The clash between Cariocas and Rio Grande do Sul will take place in Beira-Rio, at 7:30 pm (Brasília time), before the Palmeiras players take the field.
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Source: Noticias ao Minuto - Esporte
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