Abel Ferreira tests Palmeiras setup to cover absence of regular starter against Cruzeiro

Ahead of Palmeiras vs Cruzeiro, coach Abel Ferreira is reportedly testing an alternative setup to compensate for the absence of an undisclosed first-team regular. The article suggests Palmeiras are actively adjusting their structure before the match rather than making a like-for-like replacement automatically. Because the missing player is described only as a starter, the main takeaway is uncertainty around Palmeiras' final lineup and balance. This may slightly affect pre-match expectations depending on which area of the team is altered.