Palmeiras and Abel Ferreira want Raphael Veiga to return for the clash against Athletico-PR in Libertadores, but the coach is cautious; check details!
palm trees and Abel Ferreirawant to have Raphael Veiga for the return game of the Libertadores semifinals. The confrontation in front of Atletico-PR is scheduled to be held at Allianz Parque this Tuesday, 6th, at 21:30 (Brasília time), and Verdão needs a victory by two or more goals to get the spot for the tournament decision.
In a press conference, after the draw with Red Bull Bragantino, Abel Ferreira commented on Raphael Veiga’s injury. The midfielder is an important part of the alviverde team’s offensive performance, but the ankle sprain is a cause for concern. In the match last Saturday, 3, the midfielder was left out in the draw between Palmeiras against Bragantino.
Abel Ferreira did not want to give too many details regarding the possibility of Raphael Veiga starting among the holders. According to the Palmeiras coach, it will be necessary to wait until the day of the decision against Athletico-PR. The Portuguese did not want to generate any expectations around a possible return of the midfielder and also highlighted that he can have his full team for the semifinals of Libertadores.
“Let’s wait for Tuesday. Then you’ll know if Veiga plays, or if he plays another. Since the beginning of the year I said that this season was going to test our physical limits, so let’s see what happens. We have to recover well. I believe that we have a whole team to be able, on Tuesday, to choose those who will guarantee us the best performance with the intention of reaching the final.“, he said during the press conference.
Check out what Palmeiras said about Raphael Veiga’s injury!
“Midfielder Raphael Veiga underwent imaging tests, had a sprain in his right ankle and started treatment under the care of members of the Health and Performance Nucleus. He had left the pitch after suffering a blow at the start of the second half.“, wrote Palmeiras on their official website about Raphael Veiga’s injury in the match against Athletico-PR.
Source: sportbuzz
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