With a 2-0 victory over Ahly, Palmeiras approached the classification for the 16 of the Club World Cup for 16. The game was played on Thursday (19), at the Metlife Stadium, and ensured the team of San Paolo the leadership of Group A, a position that will be assured with a draw next Monday (23), at 22h (Brasilia Time), against Inter Miami, United States.
The opponent of the final round surprised Porto in the last round, winning 2-1. Therefore, the clash between Palmeiras and Inter Miami has become decisive in defining the leader of the group. Verdon advances for the first time with a draw or victory. Already the US team must win to take command of the key.
The scenario in group B is also indefinite. Botafogo, PSG and Atletico Madrid still compete for vacant places in the next phase. The Rio team leads and needs a draw against the Spaniards to confirm the classification. If Palmeiras remain in the lead, he can face second place in group B, which can be a botafogo itself, PSG or Atletico Madrid, depending on the results of the last round.
In addition to the dispute for vacant places, Palmeiras also deals with medical concerns. The midfielder Aníbal Moreno suffered an edema in the right thigh and is doubtful for the clash against Inter Miami. The player was replaced 21 minutes in the second half in the victory of Ahly and started treatment with the club’s medical staff. According to an official declaration, it will be evaluated daily.
“It had been a fundamental piece in midfield,” said Verdon’s technical team, which considers Emiliano Martínez as the probable substitute senibale is unable to act.
Abel Ferreira must also face the risk of suspension of six players: Gustavo Gómez, Felipe Anderson, Piquerez, Giay, Richard Ríos and Raphael Veiga. The coach himself hangs after receiving a card in the duel against Porto. In the tournament regulations, two yellow cards generate suspensions in the next game and the cards are restored only by the quarter -finals.
Source: Terra
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