Facundo Torres loses starting spot at Palmeiras amid tough competition | OneFootball

Once seen as an offensive reference for Palmeiras, forward Facundo Torres no longer enjoys the same prestige. The player has lost ground in recent matches and has started only once in the last five games.

Signed in December 2024 for 12 million dollars (about R$ 71.9 million at the time), the Uruguayan was an important piece at the start of the season. Between February and May, he managed to start 20 consecutive games, showing the confidence of coach Abel Ferreira.

However, the drop in performance changed the scenario. After a series of below-par performances, Facundo lost his spot at the beginning of August and saw Vitor Roque and Flaco López take on leading roles in the Verdão attack.

Traditionally, Palmeiras plays with only one center forward, but the rise of the duo led Abel Ferreira to adjust the 4-3-3 formation. In this process, Facundo became the main one affected.

Another strong competitor also complicated his situation. Felipe Anderson regained his starting spot and has been a key player in the team's new tactical setup, making the fight for a place even fiercer.

Moreover, it has now been nine games without a goal involvement, with his last contribution being decisive: he scored the winning goal in the 1-0 victory over Grêmio. Overall, Facundo Torres has played 47 matches for Palmeiras, with eight goals and four assists.

Palmeiras Schedule

Palmeiras vs Internacional (23rd round of the Brazilian Championship) Date and time: 09/13 (Saturday), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time) Venue: Allianz Parque, in São Paulo (SP)

River Plate vs Palmeiras (first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals) Date and time: September 17 (Wednesday), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) Venue: Monumental de Nuñez, in Buenos Aires (Argentina)

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