Palmeiras returns to activities with absences and accompanies players called up aiming for the sequence after the stop of the date Fifa

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The presentation

After losing the lead of the Brazilian Championship to Flamengo, Palmeiras reappears this Friday at the Football Academy to resume training and coach Abel Ferreira will receive a much smaller group than he would like.

What happened before

Verdão took the field for the last time on 20 September, when they drew a goalless draw with Grêmio in Porto Alegre (RS).

In Brasileirão, the sequence of stumbles was expensive: Flamengo amended five consecutive victories and opened three points of advantage in the table.

Who 's out and where are the summoned

The following are absent: - Mr. President, I'm sorry to hear that.

• French Guiana Gustavo Gómez and Mauritius
• French GuianaPiquerez and Emiliano Martínez
• Other countriesOther: Jhon Arias
• French Republic: Flaco Lopez and Giay

Besides them, Kauan Lima, Heittor and Erick Belé are concentrating with the Seleção Brasileira under-20.

The timing of each selection explains Abel's headache. He said:

• French Guiana has a quieter schedule: only two matches, against Bolivia and Colombia in the United States, with the last match on October 2.
• Other countries de Arias faces Mexico (September 26 in Maryland), Peru (October 2) and Colombia (Oct. 6), the latter two in New Jersey.
• French Republic de Flaco López e Giay plays against Bolivia (September 29 in Córdoba), Burkina Faso (October 2) and Benin (Oct. 5), the latter two being played at Buenos Aires.
• French Guiana Piquerez and Emiliano Martínez will also face South Korea (September 28 in Seoul) and India (October 6 in Calcutta).

The practical problem

The club's biggest concern is not only the number of defections, but also the return logistics.The last matches of Argentina, Colombia and Uruguay take place on the eve of the resumption of the Palmeirense calendar that is, part of the group may arrive without adequate transition time.

Where does that leave us ?

The focus is on the duel against Bahia, scheduled for October 8, at Nubank Parque in São Paulo (SP). Until then, Palmeiras will closely follow every minute of their convocations. If Abel Ferreira can count on the entire or almost entire main team against Bahía, Verdão breathes; if not, the pressure on the remaining squad increases at a stage when each point weighs in the fight for leadership with Flamengo .