Last Sunday, June 8th, Néstor Lorenzo, the coach of the Colombian national team, reported that midfielder Richard Ríos from Palmeiras experienced slight discomfort following a qualifying match. This raised some concerns for the Palmeiras club as Ríos is considered a key starting player in Abel Ferreira’s squad.
To mitigate the risk of Ríos not being fit for the upcoming match against Argentina, the coach has called up another athlete. However, it is noteworthy that Ríos did participate in regular training on Monday afternoon, June 9th, indicating that he may not be significantly affected by the discomfort.
As the team prepares for the Club World Cup, Ríos, along with other players called up for international duty, is expected to join the Palmeiras delegation in the U.S. on Tuesday, June 11th. The big question remains whether Ríos will be at 100% for their match in the tournament.
Palmeiras continues to focus on their upcoming debut in the Club World Cup, scheduled for Sunday, June 15th, at 7 PM (local time) against Porto at the Metlife Stadium in New Jersey. The team has been working on its preparations and will be looking to field a strong lineup for this important match.
It’s a promising time for Palmeiras as they approach their international challenge, and with Ríos potentially recovering, fans are hopeful for a competitive showing in the World Cup.