With Patrick de Paula back, Palmeiras will have the maximum strength for a duel against Flamengo | palms

With the return of Patrick de Paula, recovered from muscle aches and who trained this Friday, Luxa will have practically the entire squad available for this Sunday’s game, at 4 p.m. (Brasilia time), at Allianz Parque, for the 12th Championship day. Brazilian.

This, of course, if the game really happens, as Flamengo still tries a new card in the STJD postponing the game.

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The only absences are Luan Silva and Esteves, injured, who were no longer used by the coach. The winger has already started to work in the field accompanied by a technician.

If Patrick de Paula returns to the starting position, Luxa will be able to put together the midfield that he considers ideal at the moment, with the midfielder alongside Gabriel Menino, Zé Rafael and Lucas Lima in the sector.

This line-up was used only twice in the Brasileirão. And in both Palmeiras he won, against Bragantino and Corinthians. Dérbi, even, was the last time the team entered the field with the quartet in the middle. Since then, there have been three draws and one win, all without Patrick.

Having the entire squad available is also important for Vanderlei Luxembourg’s replacement strategy. He is the only one in Serie A to have used all five exchanges in all Brasileirão matches so far. According to him, the changes are within the strategy of each party.

After three consecutive away games, Palmeiras will return to Allianz Parque this Sunday. Verdão is coming off four straight draws at his stadium.

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