Fans want Andreas Pereira as holding midfielder for Palmeiras | OneFootball

Andreas Pereira was the latest signing for Palmeiras in this transfer window. Signed from Fulham, England, the player not only comes to replace the departure of Richard Ríos, sold to Benfica, but also becomes an important reinforcement for the midfield of coach Abel Ferreira's team.

While Ríos plays the classic role of a number 8, Andreas has characteristics more akin to a number 10, with an offensive and playmaker profile. Even so, he can play as a central midfielder, work on plays starting from the wing to the middle, or even take on the role of a second defensive midfielder with playmaking ability.

In a poll conducted by Gazeta Esportiva, 46.34% of fans believe that Andreas Pereira should play at Palmeiras as a second defensive midfielder, while 29.27% think he should be a central midfielder. Meanwhile, 24.39% believe the player would deliver more as an attacking midfielder.

With this versatility, the midfielder emerges as an alternative to Raphael Veiga and Maurício, other players in the sector.

Veiga is not having a good season with the Palmeiras jersey. In the Brazilian Championship, for example, the midfielder played only ten games, starting in four opportunities, did not score goals, and provided one assist.

Additionally, the player has been dealing with injuries in 2025 and missed the last six games for Verdão due to pubic region pain.

With the poor form of number 23, Maurício took over the starting position in Palmeiras' midfield and responded with ten goals and seven assists in 33 games. However, since Abel Ferreira adopted the 4-4-2 formation, the player has declined in performance.

In the five games played with the new scheme, Maurício had to be repositioned, played wide on the right side, and contributed with only one assist.

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