Palmeiras finalizes preparation for duel against Cerro Porteño in the Libertadores and maintains mystery about Paulinho

Palmeiras finished its preparation for the duel against Cerro Porteño, this Tuesday, in the third round of the Libertadores group stage. The delegation goes to Assunção, in Paraguai, keeping open the participation of the attacker Paulinho, who continues in the physical reconditioning process.

The alviverde club leads Grupo F with four points. The match takes place tomorrow and could consolidate the team’s position in the South American competition.

Paulinho still eliminates doubts about return

Paulinho trained without restrictions in the last few days and participated normally in activities with the rest of the cast. The attacker, however, was not officially announced by the medical department as having recovered for the game. The decision to postpone his return reflects caution with the player, who has not entered the field since the 2-1 defeat to Chelsea, in July last year, in the quarter-finals of Mundial of Clubes of Fifa.

The number 10 is in the final phase of his rehabilitation. The last few months have been marked by patience from the coaching staff regarding his conditioning. Abel Ferreira and his assistants prefer to ensure that Paulinho is completely safe before his return to official engagements.

Última pre-trip activity

This Tuesday morning’s training included video screenings by the coaching staff, muscle activations and work on a reduced field. Players improved specific game dynamics and performed a review at the end of the session.

The preparation followed the pattern of important departure eves. The focus was on:

• Análise tactical videos with the coaching staff
• Ativação preventive muscle
• Trabalhos in reduced field with specific dynamics
• Reciativo at the end of the activity
• Organização final for the delegation to travel in the afternoon

The delegation leaves São Paulo this afternoon heading to Assunção, where it will stay until the game date. The movement follows a planned schedule to ensure arrival with adequate time.

Abel Ferreira missing again

The Portuguese coach is still serving a suspension at Campeonato Brasileiro and will not be able to be on the pitch against Cerro Porteño. Isso because his absence from the bench extends to the next two commitments for the national tournament: he will face Santos, at Allianz Parque, and Remo, away from home.

Sua returns to technical command only after the conclusion of this sequence of punishments imposed by the confederation. Na Libertadores, however, Abel Ferreira returns to acting normally.

Liderança of Grupo F up for grabs

With four points in two rounds, Palmeiras commands the classification of Grupo F. Sporting Cristal and Cerro Porteño appear right behind, separated by just one point. The third round promises to reorganize the group table.

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A victory in Assunção consolidates the position of the São Paulo team. A defeat, however, could open up space for direct competitors to get closer in the table. The scenario amplifies the importance of tomorrow’s match.

Sporting Cristal, who comes in third place, breathes in the wake of Abel Ferreira’s team. Cerro Porteño, the hosts of the clash, is also looking for its first victory and would take advantage of a possible drop in Palmeiras to jump in the rankings. The technical balance between the teams highlights the competitiveness of the group.

Calendário tight for May

Após the duel against Cerro Porteño, Palmeiras faces an intense sequence of commitments. The return to Brasil brings the classic against Santos in Allianz Parque. Depois, new trip to face Sporting Cristal again, this time in Lima. Voltando to the country, the team receives Remo, for the initial round of Campeonato Brasileiro scheduled for that week.

Somam is subject to the obligations of Copa of Brasil, with expected participation against Jacuipense. The month of May concentrates commitments that require squad rotation and careful management of absences.

The sequence is:

• April 29 – Cerro Porteño x Palmeiras (Libertadores)
• May 2 – Palmeiras x Santos (Campeonato Brasileiro)
• May 5 – Sporting Cristal x Palmeiras (Libertadores)
• May 10 – Remo x Palmeiras (Campeonato Brasileiro)
• May 13 – Jacuipense x Palmeiras (Copa of Brasil)

Perspectiva tactic for Assunção

The clash against Cerro Porteño marks the first duel between the teams of the season. The local team knows the stadium well, a factor that can influence performance. Palmeiras, the visitor, must have experience accumulated in South American competitions.

The absence of Paulinho forces adjustments in the São Paulo team’s offensive formation. Outras options must be considered by the technical department to occupy strategic positions. Abel Ferreira, despite being physically absent on the bench, contributes to tactical plans drawn up before his suspension.

The third round represents a crucial moment to establish performance standards. Grupos and Libertadores tend to be defined quickly, and a sequence of points eliminates the risk of early elimination. Palmeiras seeks to take advantage of its leadership status to gain an advantage.