Jhon Arias

Arias is a steady Starting XI presence whose floor comes from volume of minutes rather than boom-or-bust reliance on one shot. He has made 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks and five appearances in the last 5 game weeks, averaging roughly 77 to 78 minutes per appearance, so you can pencil him in for consistent playing time. He has translated that trust into tangible attacking output. Three goals this season with about 0.30 expected goals per 90 and a healthy number of key passes (16) while receiving service from the likes of Andreas Pereira, which gives him real upside when Palmeiras control possession. The matchup helps: Internacional concede roughly 1.3 goals per match and this fixture is at Palmeiras' home ground, so Arias offers a favorable ceiling while retaining a dependable floor, making him a strong start with a medium level of risk and reward.