Felipe Anderson back from injury, fighting for his place at Palmeiras | OneFootball

Felipe Anderson was a new addition for Palmeiras in the 1-1 draw with Guarani, in a match valid for the eighth and final round of the group stage of the Paulista Championship. He returned to the squad for a game after almost a month and was brought on by Abel Ferreira in the second half.

The 32-year-old player has been struggling with a series of injuries in recent months, a situation that has hampered his time at Palmeiras. Felipe Anderson left Lazio and joined the São Paulo club in mid-2024. With the status of a high-profile “reinforcement,” he has yet to live up to expectations.

Felipe Anderson faced physical problems in 2025 and ended the year injured. Despite intensifying his recovery in an attempt to be available for the club, he started 2026 still treating the sprain in his left ankle suffered in the penultimate game of the previous year.

Recovered, he returned just 14 days after the start of the State Championship and played ten minutes of the derby against São Paulo, for the Paulista Championship, won by Verdão 3-1 at Arena Barueri. Soon after, he was sidelined again due to a knee discomfort and then, once more, due to a sprain in his left ankle.

Against Guarani, Felipe Anderson came on for Giay in the final stretch of the game and was on the field for just over 20 minutes. He even provided the pass for Bruno Fuchs to launch the ball into the box for Sosa, who crossed for Flaco López to secure the draw for Verdão.

In total, Palmeiras’ number 7 has played 77 matches, with six goals and five assists.

Palmeiras’ next match

Match: Palmeiras vs Capivariano Competition: Paulista Championship (Quarterfinals) Date and time: February 21, 2026 (Saturday), at 8:30 p.m. (Brasília time) Venue: Arena Crefisa Barueri, in Barueri (SP)

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