Palmeiras arrived in Londrina, Paraná, on Tuesday evening for their Copa do Brasil fifth-round match against Jacuipense-BA. The game, scheduled for 9:30 PM (Brasília time) on Wednesday at Estádio do Café, will determine one of the teams advancing to the round of 16.
Coach Abel Ferreira and his squad were greeted by cheering fans at the hotel where they are staying in the city. Gustavo Gómez, Flaco López, and the head coach were among those who took time to interact with supporters.
Palmeiras has not confirmed their squad list, but changes are expected. Paulinho, who has featured off the bench in the last three matches, is likely to be rested. Bruno Fuchs, sidelined with a right thigh injury, and Andreas Pereira, dealing with a lower back issue, are confirmed absentees. Allan, experiencing left calf discomfort, may also be given a break. Arthur, Piquerez, and Vitor Roque continue their recovery from physical problems, adding to the list of absentees.
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The probable starting lineup for Palmeiras is: Carlos Miguel (Marcelo Lomba); Khellven, Gustavo Gómez, Murilo, and Jefté; Emiliano Martínez, Lucas Evangelista, Felipe Anderson, and Arias; Sosa and Mauricio (Flaco López).
After winning the first leg 3-0, Palmeiras can afford to lose by up to two goals and still advance to the round of 16. If Jacuipense wins by three goals, the tie will be decided by penalties.
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