Arthur, the left-back, has had his suspension upheld by the STJD, and will be replaced by Piquerez in the starting lineup. The team's coach, Abel Ferreira, has also been suspended for two matches, including the upcoming game against Botafogo. This means that João Martins, the team's assistant coach, will take over the technical area in Ferreira's absence.
Palmeiras has been preparing for the match, with the players who played more than 45 minutes against Santos on Wednesday following a regenerative schedule. The rest of the team has been doing technical work on the pitch, including passing and ball possession exercises, as well as finalization and confrontation drills.
Abel Ferreira has been analyzing the team's performance, including the moment of Vitor Roque, who has been struggling with form and attitude. The coach has also been considering changes to the starting lineup, including the inclusion of Jhon Arias, who has been training with the team.
The team will have the next few days to finalize the lineup, with a probable starting XI featuring Carlos Miguel; Giay, Murilo, Gustavo Gómez, and Piquerez; Marlon Freitas and Andreas Pereira; Jhon Arias, Felipe Anderson, Maurício, and Flaco López.