Palmeiras hold tactical session as Abel readies line-up for Juventude clash | OneFootball

Palmeiras held a tactical training session on Thursday morning, continuing their preparations for the postponed match against Juventude, valid for the 12th round of the Brazilian Championship. The match will take place this Saturday at 7:00 PM (Brasília time) at Allianz Parque, in São Paulo (SP).

How was the training?

First, the players did physical activation at the excellence center of the training ground, and then went to the field to work on tactical dynamics, ball movement, positioning, and marking, among other aspects. There were also defensive and offensive drills. Finally, some players practiced free kicks.

Medical Department Update

Right-back Khellven (foot trauma), midfielder Lucas Evangelista (right thigh surgery), and forwards Paulinho (right leg surgery) and Ramón Sosa (left thigh edema) followed a schedule with the Health and Performance Center.

Absences, doubts, and new faces

Palmeiras will have at least eight absences for the match against Juventude, including called-up players, injured, and suspended. Verdão will be without Aníbal Moreno and Flaco López (Argentina), Emiliano Martínez and Facundo Torres (Uruguay), Gustavo Gómez (Paraguay), Vitor Roque (suspended), Paulinho (right leg surgery), and Lucas Evangelista (right thigh surgery).

Meanwhile, Khellven and Ramón Sosa are still doubts. The right-back is recovering from a foot trauma and, this week, made progress in his recovery, working on the field on Monday. Sosa suffered a left thigh edema in last Sunday’s derby and has been following the schedule only indoors.

On the other hand, Abel Ferreira may have some new options available. Center-back Benedetti, right-back Gilberto, midfielders Erick Belé and Coutinho, as well as forward Luighi. The under-20 squad has been participating in activities and could be options on the bench.

Palmeiras’ Situation in the Brazilian Championship

Palmeiras took the lead in the Brasileirão last Sunday, after defeating São Paulo 3-2 in the 27th round. The result left Verdão with 55 points, tied with Flamengo, but with one more win than the team from Rio.

Upcoming Palmeiras Matches

⁠Palmeiras vs. Juventude (12th round of the Brasileirão) Date and time: October 11, 2025 (Saturday), at 7:00 PM (Brasília time) Venue: Allianz Parque, São Paulo (SP)

Palmeiras vs. Red Bull Bragantino (28th round of the Brasileirão) Date and time: October 15, 2025 (Wednesday), at 7:00 PM (Brasília time) Venue: Allianz Parque, São Paulo (SP)

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