Chelsea have now reached a verbal agreement for one of their next potential signings of the window, but must wait for Christopher Nkunku to leave before finalising the deal.
The west Londoners are not exactly strapped for cash, and estimate that Chelsea are currently enjoying a profit margin of around £108 million when it comes to their balance sheet.
Enzo Maresca’s side have brought in around £388 million through player sales (£220m), Club World Cup prize money (£87.5m) and qualifying for the Champions League combined (£80m), with around £280 million spent on summer transfers.
This puts them in superb stead when it comes to the Premier League’s PSR laws, but they remain forced to sell players due to their pact with UEFA.
Chelsea reached an agreement with UEFA last month after breaking their separate FFP rules, and, as part of their settlement, it was agreed that BlueCo must produce a positive transfer balance by September – or risk not being able to register new players for their European A-list squad.
Essentially, Maresca’s squad must be balanced out financially with outgoings to make up for their plethora of incomings.
Chelsea are currently in talks to sign Alejandro Garnacho and Xavi Simons, according to widespread reports, so they must make headway when it comes to selling more undesired players pretty soon.
Chelsea completed exit deals for Kepa Arrizabalaga, Basir Humphreys, Noni Madueke, Marcus Bettinelli, Mathis Amougou, Djordje Petrovic, João Félix, Ishe Samuels-Smith, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Armando Broja and Lesley Ugochukwu earlier in the window, but more are certain to follow.
Maresca confirmed that Nicolas Jackson isn’t part of the squad for their opening Premier League game against Crystal Palace, stating the Senegalese will be allowed to leave Cobham, while Bayern Munich are currently in talks to sign Nkunku, who’s keen to join them.
The Frenchman bagged 15 goals in all competitions last season, finishing 2024/2025 as one of their top scorers, but he struggled to earn a consistent starting place under Maresca despite some impressive showings.
Nkunku displayed flashes of his quality at the CWC too, though his future appears far away from west London, especially since his exit could “unlock” a long-awaited deal for Simons.
Chelsea reach verbal agreement to sign RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons
That is according to journalist Rudy Galetti, who wrote on X this week that Chelsea have reached a verbal agreement to sign the Dutchman.
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However, they’re currently waiting for Nkunku to leave before formalising the deal – making his exit imperative.
The 22-year-old playmaker bagged 11 goals and eight assists in all competitions across 24/25, prompting Leipzig to reward Simons with a £192,000-per-week contract – making him the highest-paid player in their history.
The former PSG ace only made his move there a permanent one in January, but if he has his way, Simons could soon become one of the Premier League’s newest stars.
“If given the responsibility, I would be more than happy to take it on,” Venkatesh says about the KKR captaincy
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INR 23.75 crore for Venky Iyer – Moody ‘shocked’
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) were among the two franchises – along with Rajasthan Royals (RR) – who came into the mega auction without any right-to-match (RTM) options in the bag, and they are getting close to retaining a majority of their core, although with the unexpected amount of INR 23.75 crore they shelled out for Venkatesh Iyer. But by spending a combined INR 5.60 crore on opening batters Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Quinton de Kock, the defending champions have “balanced off” after breaking the bank for Venkatesh.Along with their retentions of Rinku Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Harshit Rana and Ramandeep Singh, and by buying Anrich Nortje again, they have nine players of ten from the squad that won IPL 2024.”Auctions are this way only,” KKR CEO Venky Mysore said of splurging on Venkatesh. “At the end of the day it’s about the player you want and the type of player you want in the set-up. Of course, prices have a meaning within a certain band and so it surprises you all the time. When you have salary caps like this going up (INR 120 crore compared to 100 crore last auction), obviously [player] prices will also expand. For us it was about trying to keep our core. We’ve kept six players and brought 2-3 players back from last year. that was always the kind of thinking and as far as he (Venkatesh) is concerned we definitely did’t want to find ourselves in a situation where we may not be able to bing him back. But it always balances itself. When you look at Quinton de Kock (INR 3.60 crore) and Nortje (INR 6.50 crore) that we’ve picked, it balances off in many ways. On an overall basis, it all works out.”They’ve proven on the field what they can do. You saw in a championship year, and one year we went to the final as well, in 2021. He (Venkatesh) was highly instrumental and terrific guy in the team. He had clearly given us an ultimatum that, ‘If you don’t pick me, I will be very sad’. So we didn’t want him to be sad, and we’re also very happy.”The first day of the auction saw as many as three players bag deals of over INR 20 crore each, with two of them – former KKR captain Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant – breaking the previous record of the biggest IPL deals. When asked if he was surprised by the big price tags this time as many big-name players wanted to explore the market, Mysore said, “Not really, to be honest. Players put in their base prices only, we’re the ones who are raising the paddle. It’s always a function of what the availability of the purse is and in that situation and timing what not. I still maintain that the RTM rule should have been the old rule.”
Venkatesh Iyer ‘more than happy’ to be KKR captain”I had the opportunity to captain the side in Nitish Rana’s absence when he was unfortunately injured, and I was the vice-captain as well,” Venkatesh was quoted as saying by . “I’ve always believed that captaincy is just a tag, but leadership is about creating an environment where everyone feels they can play for this team and contribute. If given the responsibility, I would be more than happy to take it on. Together, we will aim to defend the championship and continue our winning campaign.”Venkatesh became the third-most expensive buy at the IPL 2025 mega auction behind Pant and Shreyas.”To be honest, I’m at a loss for words, but I’m elated to be part of the KKR team once again,” Venkatesh said. “The KKR coach [Chandrakant Pandit] was also my coach in Madhya Pradesh. We were discussing how I felt nervous about coming back to KKR. But again, it’s a message of the franchise’s focus on winning championships and player development and how much they value its players. I’m thrilled to play for KKR again and happy they’ve shown so much confidence in me.”
تحدث عماد متعب نجم الأهلي السابق، عن الفوز على الزمالك، في المباراة التي أقيمت اليوم ضمن منافسات الدوري بهدفين مقابل هدف.
وقال متعب، عبر قناة أون سبورت: “مكسب مهم في توقيت مهم، كانت غرفة الملابس بحاجة إلى الفوز على الزمالك لاستعادة الهدوء”.
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وتابع: “طبيعي أن غرفة الملابس كانت مشحونة بالتوتر، وفي النادي أيضًا بسبب تراجع الأداء، لكن الأمور تهدأ بعد الفوز”.
وأكمل: “في الشوط الأول، سنحت لنادي الزمالك بعض الفرص، وفي الشوط الثاني ترك الاستحواذ لـ الأهلي حتى نقطة التحول ونزول حسين الشحات الذي يمتلك حلولًا فردية”.
وواصل: “محمد شريف كان يتحرك بشكل خاطئ كثيرًا، لكن في كرة الهدف الأول تحرك بشكل نموذجي، مع رؤية ممتازة وتحرك وقرار رائع من حسين الشحات”.
وأتم: “تريزيجيه يحاول فعل كل شيء في الملعب، والناس يعتقدون أنه يبالغ، لكنه يبحث عن حلول دائمًا”.
O Fluminense pode ter uma receita inesperada em breve. De acordo com o jornalista italiano Fabrizio Romano, o atacante João Pedro, de 21 anos e atualmente no Watford (ING), vai ser negociado com o Brighton (ING). Os valores giram em torno de 30 milhões de libras (R$ 188 milhões). Deste valor, o Tricolor tem direito a cerca de R$ 13 milhões, que podem ter descontos.
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A venda do “Moleque de Xerém” foi em torno de 11,5 milhões de euros, parcelados até 2023. O LANCE! apurou em 2022 que o Fluminense ainda tem direito a 5% de mais-valia(diferença entre o valor que foi vendido ao Watford e o que os ingleses receberão na revenda). Porém,dentro desse valor existem alguns descontos e, portanto, ainda não é possível precisar a porcentagem exata. Além disso, são mais 3,5% referentes ao mecanismo de solidariedade da Fifa que entram em parcelas de acordo com o contrato.
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João Pedro foi vendido ao Watford ainda na gestão de Pedro Abad, em 2018, mas Mário Bittencourt conseguiu renegociar a transação, aumentando o valor total recebido pelo Fluminense. Em contrapartida, o limite de pagamento foi prorrogado até este ano.
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Uma das maiores promessas da base tricolor, João Pedro atuou em apenas 37 partidas com a camisa do Fluminense. O atacante marcou dez gols e deu duas assistências no curto período.
Liverpool’s search for a top-tier striker has intensified as the transfer window enters its final stages.
The club’s pursuit of Alexander Isak has dominated headlines this summer.
However, with Newcastle holding firm over a potential British-record transfer fee, Liverpool have started exploring alternative options.
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The Reds have already been active in the market.
They have brought in Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen, Hugo Ekitiké from Frankfurt, Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth, and Giovanni Leoni from Parma.
These signings signal the club’s intent to strengthen the squad ahead of another Premier League title challenge and a fresh Champions League campaign.
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Isak’s protracted saga has created uncertainty, forcing the club to explore options capable of delivering an immediate impact while providing long-term potential.
One such player has emerged as a potential alternative.
A striker described by journalist Pablo González as a “monster,” whose skill set and goal-scoring instincts make him an intriguing proposition for a team with high expectations in both domestic and European competition.
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Enter Julian Álvarez, the 25-year-old Argentine international. The Liverpool Echo’s Ian Doyle has suggested that the former Manchester City star is ‘another name’ on their radar, while his colleague, Paul Gorst, has questioned how much ‘appetite’ there might be on Liverpool’s end to test Atletico Madrid’s resolve.
With a market value soaring to £142m, Álvarez has made 46 appearances for Argentina, scoring 13 goals, and netting 29 goals alongside seven assists across all competitions last season for Atletico.
His statistical profile positions him as a modern forward capable of both finishing chances and contributing to build-up play, drawing comparisons to players such as Vinícius Jr. of Real Madrid and Omar Marmoush of Manchester City.
Liverpool’s interest reflects a desire to secure a striker who combines goal threat with versatility.
Álvarez is capable of playing across the front line, linking effectively with wingers, and providing an option in wide channels if needed.
While the price tag and competitive market will complicate negotiations, his proven ability to perform in high-level competitions makes him an appealing alternative should the Isak deal fall through.
How Álvarez compares to Isak
From a tactical standpoint, Álvarez offers several advantages that could make him a suitable replacement for Isak while also complementing Liverpool’s existing attacking options.
His profile blends technical skill, mobility, and a high work rate, which would enable him to integrate into Arne Slot’s pressing and positional systems.
Whereas Isak excels as a central finisher with excellent movement and finishing in tight spaces, Álvarez provides additional dimensions through progressive passing and creative contributions, offering versatility in multiple attacking scenarios.
Statistically, the comparison underscores this difference.
2024/25 Season
Metric
Isak
Álvarez
Matches Played
34
37
Starts
34
30
Goals
23
17
Assists
6
4
Penalty Goals
4
4
Source: FBref
In terms of ball progression, Álvarez averages 2.83 progressive carries per 90 versus Isak’s 2.71, and 3.30 progressive passes per 90 compared with Isak’s 2.88, highlighting his involvement in moving the ball forward and initiating attacking sequences.
Shooting metrics reflect a similar pattern.
Álvarez takes 2.51 shots per 90 with 1.29 on target, slightly below Isak’s 3.10 shots and 1.34 on-target rate, but his shot accuracy (51.4%) surpasses Isak’s 43.2%, indicating a higher efficiency when attempting to score.
Passing also remains an area where the Atleti forward differentiates himself, completing 25.7 passes per 90 at a 74.2% pass completion rate, compared with Isak’s 17.0 passes and 75.3% accuracy.
Notably, Álvarez’s progressive passing distance of 95.1 metres per 90 dwarfs Isak’s 53.7 metres, showing his capacity to advance the ball into threatening positions consistently.
In terms of creativity, Álvarez recorded 3.87 shot-creating actions per 90, significantly above Isak’s 3.01, suggesting he can make an impact beyond pure goal scoring.
This combination of attributes makes Álvarez a multi-dimensional forward capable of linking play, finishing opportunities, and contributing to Liverpool’s wide and central attacking structures.
He offers a slightly different skill set from Isak, providing Slot with the flexibility to adjust the team’s tactical approach depending on opposition and match context.
His ability to carry the ball into attacking zones, create chances for others, and finish efficiently mirrors Liverpool’s style of blending pressing intensity with dynamic attacking movement.
Moreover, the 25-year-old’s versatility could help Liverpool mitigate risk.
Should Isak’s transfer fail, having a player capable of playing across the front line or drifting into wide channels ensures Liverpool are not left with a single type of striker.
His profile complements the creativity of Mohammed Salah, allowing for multiple combinations in attack.
While Isak may bring superior finishing instincts, Álvarez provides a more rounded offensive package, combining goal-scoring ability with creative distribution and positional fluidity.
He represents a high-potential alternative for Liverpool, embodying the traits necessary to thrive in the Premier League while adding layers of creativity and adaptability.
The Argentine offers a balance of efficiency, technical ability, and tactical intelligence that aligns with Liverpool’s attacking philosophy.
If Liverpool act decisively, he could emerge as a central figure in their forward line, bridging the gap left by an unsettled Isak while complementing the club’s existing offensive talents.
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Liverpool are drawing up contingency plans in the event they can’t sign Newcastle’s Isak.
He had broken his right thumb while playing in the BBL last week, but has been able to bowl in training this week
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Matthew Kuhnemann is one of three frontline spinners in the squad•Getty Images
Matthew Kuhnemann has been cleared to join the Australia Test squad in Sri Lanka after recovering sufficiently following surgery to repair a thumb fracture.Kuhnemann, the left-arm spinner, had broken his right thumb while playing in the BBL last week, but has been able to bowl in training this week. He will reach Sri Lanka over the weekend along with Oliver Peake, the young Victorian batter, who has been invited as a development player.On Thursday, around 24 hours before confirmation he would join the tour, Kuhnemann had said that his surgically repaired thumb was almost pain-free as he bowled, batted and fielded in Brisbane.Related
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Kuhnemann, 28, is a key member of the Australia side for the two Tests in Sri Lanka, with both Tests in Galle on what are expected to be turning pitches. But his tour looked in jeopardy when he was struck on the thumb during Brisbane Heat’s game against Hobart Hurricanes last Thursday.He was driven to the hospital that night by Heat team-mate Daniel Drew, and he had the dislocation put back into place before having surgery the following morning to put a pin in the fracture. His recovery since then has been quick.At Allan Border Field on Thursday, Kuhnemann bowled eight overs and also batted, facing throwdowns from Heat and Queensland bowling coach Andy Bichel. While fielding, he took a few catches, all overseen by Heat physio Adam Smith.Kuhnemann is one of three frontline spinners in the Australia squad, alongside Nathan Lyon and Todd Murphy, though the squad does have a number of part-timers, Travis Head the best among them.Steven Smith will lead Australia in the Sri Lanka Test series•Getty Images
Steven Smith, the stand-in captain for the series with regular captain Pat Cummins on paternity leave, was the other injury concern for Australia after he picked up an elbow injury during the BBL. Smith, who has a history of elbow problems, sustained the injury to his right arm, the one he had surgery on in 2019, while throwing in the field for Sydney Sixers in their match against Sydney Thunder last week.He was also cleared to join the squad at their training camp in Dubai after seeing a specialist about the elbow issue.The two-match World Test Championship (WTC) series doesn’t have a bearing on the final after Australia won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India 3-1 to book their place in the WTC final, where they will take on South Africa, but the visitors are aiming for a first series win there since 2011.The two Tests will be played from January 29 and February 6, and will be followed by two ODIs – on February 12 and 14 – that will help Australia prepare for the Champions Trophy, which starts on February 19. Sri Lanka haven’t qualified for the tournament.
تلقى نادي ليفربول، ضربة موجعة بين صفوفه، بعدما تعرض أحد لاعبي الفريق لإصابة خلال الأيام الماضية، بينما انطلقت فترة التوقف الدولي خلال شهر أكتوبر للتو.
ليفربول يعاني الأمرين خلال الفترة الأخيرة، حيث تعرض الريدز إلى خسارتين متتاليتين في بطولة الدوري الإنجليزي الممتاز، والتي شملت الهزيمة ضد تشيلسي بهدفين مقابل هدف واحد يوم السبت الماضي في ملعب ستامفورد بريدج، ومن قبلها خسر الريدز ضد كريستال بالاس 2-1 أيضًا الأسبوع الماضي.
ولم يسلم ليفربول من الهزائم في دوري أبطال أوروبا، حيث خسر الريدز ضد جالطة سراي بهدف دون رد يوم الثلاثاء الماضي، ضمن مرحلة الدوري من المسابقة الأوروبية.
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وسوف يفقتد ليفربول إلى خدمات لاعب خط وسط ميدانه خلال الفترة المقبلة، وذلك بسبب الإصابة.
وأكد ليفربول في بيان عبر موقع النادي الرسمي، أن الاتحاد الياباني أعلن غياب إندو عن قائمة المنتخب والذي سوف يخوض مباراتين خلال فترة التوقف الدولي الحالي.
اليابان سوف تواجه نظيرتها باراجواي يوم الجمعة المقبل في لقاء ودي، وبعد ذلك سيلعب الساموراي ضد البرازيل يوم 14 أكتوبر المقبل وديًا أيضًا.
إندو كان قد شارك خلال الشوط الثاني من مواجهة ليفربول وتشيلسي، لكن ابن الـ32 عامًا لم يقدم من جهته الإضافة المطلوبة.
Renato Augusto estará à disposição de Luxemburgo para a de volta partida contra o Atlético-MG, nesta quarta-feira (31), pelas oitavas de final da Copa do Brasil. O meia retornou da lesão no joelho após um mês e meio e entrou no decorrer da vitória do Corinthians sobre o Fluminense. Contudo, o treinador corintiano preferiu fazer mistério sobre a utilização do camisa 8 contra o Galo, despistando sobre uma mudança no esquema tático para encaixar o atleta de 35 anos.
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– Não vou falar sobre o time e o esquema, é um jogo decisivo – disse Luxa na coletiva após sua primeira vitória no comando do Alvinegro.
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Após 52 dias afastado dos gramados por uma artroscopia no joelho direito, Renato Augusto se recuperou e atuou cerca de 20 minutos contra o Fluminense. O atleta de 35 anos exaltou o carinho do torcedor e espera ganhar mais ritmo para ajudar os companheiros.
– Poder voltar, receber o carinho do torcedor, que durante esse tempo foi importante, mesmo sem jogando recebi esse carinho, num momento delicado de recuperação fez diferença. É recuperar jogo a jogo, ganhar ritmo para poder voltar a jogar em alto nível e ajudar a equipe – disse Renato à Corinthians TV.
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Diante do Tricolor das Laranjeiras, Renato Augusto começou no banco de reservas e entrou aos 26 minutos do segundo tempo, no lugar de Maycon. Com a entrada do meia, Luxa abriu Róger Guedes pela ponta esquerda e deixou o camisa 8 centralizado, ajudando na saída de bola e nos contra-ataques.
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Nas últimas partidas, o treinador corintiano vem adotando o 4-4-2 como esquema tático principal da equipe, com Maycon e Adson abertos para auxiliar os laterais na marcação. Sem Paulinho, que sofreu uma entorse no joelho esquerdo, Roni foi o escolhido para ser o primeiro volante. O meio-campo pode sofrer mudanças novamente caso Luxemburgo opte por começar com Renato Augusto entre os titulares.
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O Corinthians perdeu o primeiro jogo contra o Galo por 2 a 0 e precisa vencer os mineiros por dois gols de diferença para levar a decisão aos pênaltis. O jogo será disputado na Neo Química Arena, nesta quarta-feira (31), às 21h30.
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اعترف فرينكي دي يونج لاعب خط وسط برشلونة بأن فريقه لم يقدم أداء جيدًا ضد إشبيلية، وأشاد اللاعب الذي سينضم لمنتخب بلاده هولندا لخوض تصفيات كأس العالم، بتحسن أداء فريقه بين الشوطين.
وقد اعترف فرينكي دي يونج بعد هزيمة برشلونة أمام إشبيلية برباعية لهدف واحد بأن ذلك التحسن لا يعد كافيا.
وقال دي يونج في تصريحات نشرتها صحيفة “Telegrafi”: “عندما تخسر تشعر بخيبة أمل، في الشوط الأول لم نلعب جيداً وفي الشوط الثاني كنا أفضل لكن للأسف خسرنا”.
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وأشار دي يونج إلى أن الجدول الزمني المزدحم والإرهاق البدني أثرا على أداء برشلونة في الآونة الأخيرة.
وواصل لاعب خط الوسط الهولندي: “أعتقد أن جزء من ذلك يعود لتراكم الإرهاق، هذا هو الواقع، لعبنا سبع مباريات خلال 21 يوماً لكن أحياناً يكون مطاردة الكرة أكثر إرهاقاً من أي شئ آخر”.
وسينضم دي يونج لقائمة منتخب هولندا في تصفيات كأس العالم القادمة، بينما سيسعى برشلونة لاستعادة مستواه المعهود تحت قيادة الألماني هانز فليك بعد عودته من فترة التوقف الدولي.
O Palmeiras treinou na tarde desta terça-feira (6), na Academia de Futebol, seguindo a preparação para o duelo contra o Barcelona-EQU, pela quinta rodada da fase de grupos da Libertadores. A bola rola nesta quarta-feira (7), às 21h30 (de Brasília), no Allianz Parque. Ainda, o Verdão atualizou as situações do lateral Mayke e do meia Gabriel Menino.
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Os jogadores ensaiaram cruzamentos das laterais e finalizações antes do recreativo. Na parte final, os atletas aperfeiçoaram arremates da entrada da área. O lateral-direito Mayke passou por exames e não teve lesão constatada, podendo treinar normalmente com o restante do grupo. Já o meia Gabriel Menino sofreu uma entorse leve no tornozelo esquerdo e participou de parte da movimentação com o elenco e é dúvida para o confronto desta quarta.
Para o duelo contra a equipe equatoriana, o técnico Abel Ferreira não poderá contar com Rafael Navarro, lesionado, e Richard Ríos, que foi expulso diante do Cerro Porteño na última rodada, e está suspenso. Murilo, Atuesta e Marcos Rocha continuam sendo desfalques.
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+ Sem Ríos e Menino, Abel deve escalar Palmeiras diferente na Libertadores
Com isso, a provável escalação do Palmeiras para enfrentar o Barcelona-EQU é: Weverton; Mayke, Gustavo Gómez, Luan e Piquerez; Zé Rafael, Fabinho (Jailson) e Raphael Veiga; Artur, Dudu e Rony.
O Alviverde ainda deve realizar uma atividade no campo com o provável time titular na manhã desta quarta, dia do jogo. O Verdão é o atual segundo colocado do grupo C com os mesmos nove pontos do líder Bolívar-BOL, estando atrás apenas devido ao saldo de gols (seis a quatro). Logo, o Palmeiras precisa apenas de um empate nesta quarta para avançar às oitavas de final da competição continental e vai em busca da liderança.