Escalation: Palmeiras is set to change almost the entire team to face Botafogo-SP

Abel utilized the main starters in the last two matches and may make changes in almost all sectors for Sunday’s match at 8:30 PM, valid for Paulistão

By GE Editorial - São Paulo 01/30/2026 07:33 PM Updated 1 day ago Palmeiras should have changes in all sectors to face Botafogo-SP next Sunday at 8:30 PM (Brasília time) away from home for the Campeonato Paulista. Abel Ferreira utilized the main starters in the last two games of the team and, to control the dosage of fatigue, he should start with a modified team. In the afternoon training this Friday, the squad perfected the construction of plays, specific movements, and game dynamics. Following that, there was a technical exercise in reduced spaces with the permission of few touches on the ball per player. Lucas Evangelista, in the final phase of physical transition, participated in most of the activities with the group but with restrictions. He is still unavailable for Sunday’s match. Thus, a probable Palmeiras for Sunday is: Carlos Miguel, Giay, Bruno Fuchs, Murilo, and Jefté (Arthur); Luis Pacheco, Emiliano Martínez, and Andreas Pereira; Riquelme, Luighi, and Vitor Roque. Raphael Veiga was the absence in the training. The midfielder has already been released to undergo tests and travel to Mexico to sign a contract with América from Mexico. With 12 points and second place in Paulistão, Palmeiras can guarantee qualification for the quarterfinals in this round.

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