GOLAZONEWSPalmeiras Preparations and Flamengo's Synthetic Pitch Record
- Abel Ferreira is considering lineup changes for Palmeiras' Copa do Brasil semifinal.
- Vitor Roque is in contention to start after recovering from an ankle sprain.
- Flamengo remains unbeaten on synthetic surfaces throughout the 2026 season.
Abel Ferreira is preparing Palmeiras for Sunday's 16:00 Copa do Brasil semifinal clash against Vasco. During Friday's training session, the manager explored potential adjustments to his starting lineup.
Vitor Roque, who recovered from an ankle sprain after appearing off the bench against Santos on Wednesday, participated in full training and received specific instructions from Ferreira. He is now a candidate to return to the starting team for the upcoming match.
Elsewhere, Flamengo continues to maintain a strong record on synthetic grass despite the club's vocal opposition to artificial surfaces in Brazilian football. In 2026, the team has played six matches on synthetic pitches, recording five wins and one draw, including a 4-1 victory over Vasco at Nilton Santos.