Palmeiras back at academy after big win, new face in squad | OneFootball

Palmeiras returned to training on Wednesday morning (21) at the Football Academy, after their defeat to Novorizontino on Tuesday (20), away from home, in the Paulista Championship. The team began preparations for the match against São Paulo, which will take place on Saturday (24) at 6:30 pm, at Arena Crefisa Barueri, for the fifth round of the state tournament, and featured a new face on the field.

The players who played more than 45 minutes in the countryside did internal activities at the recovery and neuroscience center, while the rest of the squad, along with some of the youth academy talents, carried out technical drills with specific focuses.

The new addition was midfielder Felipe Anderson, who trained full-time with the squad. Following an individualized schedule, forward Vitor Roque also took part in all of the day's activities. Meanwhile, midfielder Andreas Pereira, who is in physical transition, participated in most of the session and made progress in his recovery. Fellow midfielders Lucas Evangelista and Figueiredo again did separate ball work with youth academy players.

Abel Ferreira’s team reaches the halfway point of the initial phase of the Paulistão with nine points, in third place. Novorizontino is second, also with nine points, but ahead on goal difference: -1 compared to +5. The leader is Red Bull Bragantino, also with nine points, a +9 goal difference, and one game less.

Palmeiras returns to the field on Saturday (24), when they face São Paulo at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Arena Barueri, for the fifth round of the initial phase of the Paulista Championship.

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