Weverton recovering, Larson dreams of Palmeiras debut: ‘Immense joy’

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·13. November 2025

Weverton recovering, Larson dreams of Palmeiras debut: ‘Immense joy’

Palmeiras trained on the morning of this Thursday (13th) at the Football Academy, continuing their preparation for the classic match against Santos, scheduled for this Saturday (15th) at 9 PM, at Vila Belmiro. The match is part of the 13th round of the Brazilian Championship and was postponed due to the calendar.

How was the training?

Under the command of coach Abel Ferreira, the green-and-white squad participated in a tactical training session followed by specific activities for the offensive and defensive sectors. The goalkeeper Weverton, who is recovering from a fracture in his right hand, progressed in his individualized schedule and performed part of the training separately with the ball. Meanwhile, Paulinho and Lucas Evangelista, recovering from surgeries on their right leg and thigh, respectively, continued treatment inside the Academy.

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Speak, Larson!

Without seven players called up by their national teams during the FIFA Date, Verdão once again counted on the presence of young players from the Academy Creations in training. Among them, the midfielder Larson, who was listed in the last three matches and is eager to debut for the main team.

I am very happy with the opportunity to be here with the Professional team. I always hoped for this moment. I had a good campaign in the Under-20 and now I am integrated into the group. I am very happy, my family and I always dreamed of this. Being here now experiencing this with these players has always been a dream. It's an immense happiness to be able to go to games and experience different experiences. I am trying to make the most of it. The opportunity to play hasn't really come yet, but I am very calm about it. I am working every day so that when the opportunity arises, I am ready.

At 20 years old, Larson joined Palmeiras at the beginning of this season on loan from Goiás. Champion of the Brazilian Under-20, the midfielder played 32 matches and scored three goals in the category. Now, he dreams of following in the footsteps of other talents revealed in the green-and-white base — since 2020, 49 athletes formed in the Academy have already debuted for the professional team.

We know the importance of what several players who came up from the base did to leave this legacy. When I arrived, I knew it was a responsibility to be here and that I had to meet expectations. But I managed to handle it very well, and the shirt fit me perfectly. I always tried to continue what everyone did in the base. Some went to the Professional team, others didn't, but that's a consequence. Anyway, I always tried to continue and mirror those who managed to make this path in the Professional team. I believe I am managing to do that here, and little by little, training by training, game by game, I am achieving this more and more.

Larson also highlighted the support he has received from Raphael Veiga, a reference in the green-and-white squad.

Veiga is a guy who sometimes gives a tip, says one thing or another there. I like him a lot too, he's someone I look up to a lot, not only on the field but off it as well. So, I try to listen to everyone who has a positive message to say. I always try to listen and put into practice what they pass on because they are players who have already experienced great things and won many titles. I always try to listen.