Palmeiras Lineup Changes: Abel Shakes Up Attack with Vitor Roque’s Return
Palmeiras recently made significant lineup changes for their match against Red Bull Bragantino in the Brazilian Championship. Head coach Abel Ferreira has reintroduced Vitor Roque into the starting eleven after his suspension, replacing Bruno Rodrigues.
Palmeiras Lineup Details
The new formation features the following players:
- Goalkeeper: Weverton
- Defenders: Giay, Micael, Murilo, and Piquerez
- Midfielders: Bruno Fuchs, Andreas Pereira, and Raphael Veiga
- Forwards: Felipe Anderson, Mauricio, and Vitor Roque
This reshuffled formation aims to enhance the team’s attacking capabilities as they chase the championship title.
Key Player Updates
Several players who recently represented their national teams, including Emiliano Martínez, Aníbal Moreno, Facundo Torres, and Flaco López, returned just in time for this match. However, captain Gustavo Gómez is unavailable after his participation in a match in Malaysia. Lucas Evangelista and Paulinho are still recovering from surgeries, along with right-back Khellven, who has a foot injury.
Leader in the Brazilian Championship
As of now, Palmeiras sits atop the Brazilian Championship table with 58 points from 26 matches. They hold a three-point lead over Flamengo, their next opponent in a crucial encounter scheduled for the upcoming weekend in Rio de Janeiro.
The match against Red Bull Bragantino represents an important opportunity for Palmeiras to solidify their position in the league and maintain momentum as they pursue the championship title.
