Piquerez was absent from the team's training session on Monday morning, the last before the team's departure for Quito, where they will face LDU. This comes as a blow to the team, who are already without suspended defender Gustavo Gómez. The possible lineup for the decisive duel has been revealed, with Barboza set to replace Gómez in the starting eleven.
In a separate development, midfielder Mauricio is also dealing with an injury, having been diagnosed with tendinite no joelho direito. He is currently under the care of the Núcleo de Saúde e Performance. On the other hand, forward Sosa has made a positive recovery from a lesão muscular and is expected to be part of the team that travels to Quito.
Abel Ferreira will lead two training sessions in the Equador before the match against LDU on Wednesday. The team will depart for Quito in the afternoon, with the match scheduled to kick off at 19h (de Brasília). Palmeiras will need to secure a draw in the match to progress to the semi-finals.