Rio Claro vs Palmeiras Match Preview
Will this game mark finally Palmeiras take off in the tournament?
Palmeiras went back to training on Friday afternoon in order to draw his tactics to play Rio Claro away. The most important fact was that relevant midfielder Cleiton Xavier who did not play last match due to some muscle pain has trained normally with the rest of the team and is officially ready to be counted on for the game against Rio Claro. On the other hand, midfielder Marcio Araujo left the training field earlier as he sprang his left ankle, so it will be necessary to carry out some medical tests in order determine whether he is able to play on Sunday or not.
On Friday was presented experienced 28 year old Brazilian striker Everthon who came back after 8 years in Europe playing for Borussia and Stutgart in Germany and for Zaragoza from Spain said that he is very comfortable and happy with his return to the country and he is willing to help the team win titles. Palmeiras truly needs a victory against Rio Claro in order to move up in the table as the tournament continues to advance and looks forward to be located at least in the first 4 positions that will qualify for next round. Palmeiras, that is currently in a uncomfortable 8th place with 18 points, 7 points behind the leader needs to revert this situation to satisfy the fans who are already impatient to see their team in a better shape.