Why Vitor Roque, Andreas, Flaco and Piquerez are on the bench in Juventude x Palmeiras - News Room USA

Vitor Roque, Andreas Pereira, Flaco López and Piquerez started the game between Juventude and Palmeiras on the bench for reasons of physical load control. Coach Abel Ferreira decided to select a mixed team for this Sunday’s duel (02/11).

Allan and Gustavo Gómez They’re not even in the bank. Both showed signs of fatigue and, as a precaution, were removed from the related list. The Portuguese coach chose to prioritize the athletes’ physical recovery, also thinking about the Libertadores final, which will be on November 29th.

Verdão has important news: Raphael Veiga starts among the starters. The midfielder returns to command the creative sector in search of more rhythm in the game.

Palmeiras arrives motivated after a heroic qualification to the Libertadores final. Last Thursday, the team staged a historic upset over LDU, reversing a 3-0 deficit from the first game and guaranteeing a place in the continental decision.

In the Brazilian Championship, Alviverde has 62 points and needs to win to regain the lead, currently occupied by Flamengo, who beat Sport at Maracanã. The São Paulo team, however, has not won in two rounds – it was defeated by Cruzeiro and drew with Flamengo itself.

In addition to Allan and Gómez, Abel will not be able to count on Weverton (crack in his right hand), Paulinho (surgery on his right leg) and Lucas Evangelista (surgery on his right thigh). On the other hand, Piquerez is available again after serving his suspension.

Palmeiras: line-up confirmed against Juventude

Palmeiras is lined up with: Carlos Miguel; Khellven, Fuchs, Murilo and Jefté; Aníbal Moreno, Martínez, Raphael Veiga and Felipe Anderson; Facundo Torres and Bruno Rodrigues.