Palmeiras continue preparations for Brasileiro return

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·1 October 2026

Palmeiras continue preparations for Brasileiro return

Palmeiras trained on Thursday morning (1st) at the Football Academy and continued preparations for the clash against Bahia, scheduled for next Thursday (8th) at 9:30 p.m. at Nubank Parque, in the 29th round of the Brazilian Championship.

Currently second in the league with 57 points, Verdão is also still alive in the semifinals of the CONMEBOL Libertadores against Fluminense and the Copa do Brasil against Vasco.

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Tactical and full-squad work

During the session, the squad carried out drills in a reduced space, focusing on combination play, marking, decision-making, and passing. Afterwards, the coaching staff oversaw an 11-v-11 scrimmage played in two 25-minute halves.

Forward Paulinho did exercises inside the Excellence Center as well as work on the pitch under the supervision of the Health and Performance Department.

With 11 players unavailable, Palmeiras has some Academy graduates joining the support group during the FIFA international break.

One of them is center-back Pimenta, captain of the U-20 team, who highlighted the importance of the experience alongside the professional squad.

Training here with the first team is an incredible experience. We always follow the first team, and being able to train in this environment is very enriching. Whenever training stops, the more experienced players come over and give us advice, and the coaching staff is always supporting us too, so it’s an incredible feeling

The defender also revealed that he receives guidance from more experienced players in the squad, especially Marlon Freitas and Barboza.

The guys who talk to us the most are Marlon Freitas and Barboza. He plays in my position and gives me special attention when I’m playing alongside him

Pimenta aims to keep improving at Palmeiras

At Palmeiras since 2024, Pimenta is from Brasília (DF) and began his journey with Atlético-MG, Goiás, and Ska Brasil before arriving at Verdão.

Winner of the Brazilian U-20 Championship last season, the center-back has Gustavo Gómez as one of his main career role models.

It’s a dream. Every boy dreams of being at Palmeiras, which is considered the best academy in Brazil today, so it’s an incredible feeling, especially being captain of the age group. It’s a dream come true

Palmeiras will keep working during the FIFA international break before returning to the pitch on October 8 against Bahia in the Brazilian Championship.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.