Abel Ferreira talks to the squad and leads the first training session at the Palmeiras Academy | palms

With the new technical commission, the Palmeirense team began to prepare for the match against Red Bull Bragantino, for the Copa do Brasil, a day after the victory against Atlético-MG. The match that is worth a place in the quarterfinals of the knockout tournament will be played on Thursday, at 7:00 p.m. (Brasilia time), at Allianz Parque.

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Before training, Abel Ferreira had meetings and introduced himself to the players. The athletes had already had a quick contact with the coach after the victory over Atlético-MG, in the Allianz Parque changing rooms.

Abel begins his work in Verdão accompanied by four other professionals: assistants Carlos Martinho and Vitor Castanheira, physical trainer João Martins and performance analyst Tiago Costa.

This Tuesday, the owners of the victory in Palmeiras against Atlético-MG did a physical recovery job. Only the reserves went to the field for technical work.

The Portuguese coach should have almost the entire squad available for his debut. A probable formation of Verdão for Thursday has: Weverton; Gabriel Menino, Luan, Gustavo Gómez and Matías Viña; Felipe Melo, Zé Rafael and Raphael Veiga; Wesley, Ron and Luiz Adriano.

Right-back Marcos Rocha participated in part of the activity and then did additional physical work. Left back Lucas Esteves is still in transition, still recovering from muscle damage. Forward Luan Silva had his knee operated and will only return to the pitch in 2021.

In the first leg, played in Bragança Paulista last week, Palmeiras beat Bragantino 3-1. The advantage built away from home gives Verdão the possibility of being defeated by up to one goal difference to qualify for the Cup. from Brazil. .

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