Palmeiras drop Under-17 squad, will play Paulistão run-in with Under-16s | OneFootball

Palmeiras has suspended the Under-17 squad that is competing in the final stages of the São Paulo State Championship for their category. The decision impacts not only the squad but also led to the suspension of the coaching staff and support team. The Verdão will use the Under-16 team for the remainder of the competition.

The decision was made due to disciplinary issues involving some players from the Under-17 team. The information was initially published by ‘ge’ and confirmed by NOSSO PALESTRA.

Now, the Under-17 team will continue training for other tournaments in the season and will compete in unofficial tournaments in 2025. Eliminated from the Brazilian Championship in the semifinals last week, the team has only the São Paulo State Championship as an official competition in 2025.

The team is in the quarterfinals of the state championship, after defeating Brasilis FC 6-0 last weekend in the second leg of the round of 16. The team has a record of 20 wins, one draw, and one loss in the competition.

The new squad, composed of players born in 2009, that is, Under-16, will be led by Hamilton Mendes, the category's coach. Artur Itiro, from the Under-17 team, will continue coaching the Under-17 group for unofficial tournaments.

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