Andreas Pereira and Marlon Freitas are Palmeiras’ most used outfield duo in 2026 | OneFootball

Palmeiras’ midfield has become a pillar this season, with Andreas Pereira and Marlon Freitas leading the outfield appearances under Abel Ferreira.

According to Nosso Palestra, Marlon has played 47 times and Andreas 45, the same as Flaco López. Only Carlos Miguel is close on 46, but as a goalkeeper he is not part of the outfield comparison.

Marlon has started 17 matches in a row, cementing his status as a key reference in the side. The pair drive build-up and organise the team without the ball.

The gap in profile and output between the starters and some alternatives has made their preservation a priority amid a congested schedule.

Andreas is available for the Santos second leg on Wednesday 2 at Vila Belmiro in the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals. He is suspended by Conmebol for the first leg of the Libertadores quarter-finals against LDU, which could make it easier to keep the number eight in the domestic line-up.

Marlon faces a different call. After a long run of starts, he could be rested against Santos, especially with a 3-0 lead from the first leg. Any rotation would reflect squad management during a run of decisive fixtures.

Source: Nosso Palestra

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