Abel Ferreira could regain two players for Palmeiras’ Copa do Brasil clássico with Santos | OneFootball

Palmeiras trained on Tuesday ahead of Wednesday’s Copa do Brasil quarter-final first leg against Santos at Nubank Parque. According to Nosso Palestra, Abel Ferreira could welcome left-back Piquerez and forward Paulinho, in physical transition, after both joined most of the session.

The staff ran tactical drills on build-up play, movements, marking and game simulations. New goalkeeper Bruno Bertinato completed his first group workout after signing from Portuguesa, announced on Tuesday.

Goalkeeper Carlos Miguel marked one year since arriving on 19 August 2025 and now has 56 appearances, 44 this season. He thanked club staff for their support and said he will keep working to extend his spell.

He stressed the need to build a lead in the opener against Santos, highlighting the weight of the clássico and full focus across 90 minutes.

Palmeiras are unbeaten in 2026 state derbies, with seven played for five wins and two draws.

In the Paulista they beat Santos 1-0, São Paulo 3-1 and Corinthians 1-0, then overcame São Paulo 2-1 in the semi-final.

In the Brasileiro they defeated São Paulo 1-0 and drew 0-0 with Corinthians and 1-1 with Santos.

Since taking charge, Abel Ferreira has overseen 73 state clássicos, with 36 wins, 22 draws and 15 defeats.

Versus São Paulo it is 31 games, 14 wins, 10 draws and seven losses. Against Corinthians it is 23, nine wins, nine draws and five defeats. Against Santos, 19 games have produced 13 wins, three draws and three defeats.

Source: Nosso Palestra

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