Palmeiras under-20s return from holiday, undergo fitness assessments | OneFootball

After a vacation period, the under-20 squad of Palmeiras returned to the Academia de Futebol 2 in Guarulhos (SP) this Wednesday. The athletes underwent medical and physical evaluations and had the support of the Sírio Libanês Hospital, following the same procedures as the exams conducted for the professional squad in recent seasons.

The exams for the main team of Palmeiras have been conducted in partnership with the hospital since 2018. Also this week, the under-17 team underwent the same evaluations.

The under-20 players of Verdão underwent laboratory tests, blood and urine tests, ensuring the clinical safety of the players and allowing the Medical Department, alongside the nutrition sector, to identify factors that interfere with performance.

“Sírio Libanês has been a long-time partner of Palmeiras. Having them with us in Guarulhos is a great satisfaction, it just reinforces how the club's youth system has become strong and a leader in the Brazilian scene. Within Palmeiras, we seek integration between the professional and youth departments, and it happens very smoothly in the medical department for ten years. Having an evaluation very similar to that of the main squad is a way to strengthen this relationship,” said Guilherme Dilda, coordinator of the CFA medical department.

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Next, in addition to clinical evaluations, the Academy's Creations underwent a circuit composed of chest x-rays, electrocardiograms, echocardiograms, and ergospirometric tests.

“Arriving here at the training center and seeing so many professionals working for our best is something that motivates us even more. Not every club has this structure, so it gives us extra motivation for the continuation of the championships. The exams are fundamental for us, and having all this structure here is incredible,” highlighted Luiz Sá, under-20 goalkeeper.

Two-time champion of the Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior, Palmeiras will start the 2026 calendar seeking the third championship. The team is in Group 27, based in Barueri, and will face Remo (PA), Batalhão (TO), and Monte Roraima (RR).

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