Paulinho steps up recovery, joins Palmeiras squad for ‘kickabout’ | OneFootball

Palmeiras wrapped up preparations on Saturday morning (4) to face Bahia in the tenth round of the Brazilian Championship, with a positive update: the progress of forward Paulinho.

The player took part in part of the activities with the squad and made another step forward in his physical recovery process.

After following an individual schedule with the Health and Performance Department, Paulinho went out onto the pitch, trained with and without the ball, and also took part in the “scrimmage” with the group in the final part of the session.

Preparation to face Bahia

The squad began the day with activation work at the center of excellence and then carried out a tactical session under the command of Abel Ferreira’s coaching staff.

After that, the players took part in a small-sided recreational game. Before the end of training, some players also practiced free kicks and set plays.

Forward Vitor Roque also worked separately on the pitch, following a specific plan. Meanwhile, left-backs Joaquín Piquerez and Jefté are still undergoing treatment for injuries.

Palmeiras lead the Brazilian Championship with 22 points and face Bahia this Sunday (5) at 7:30 p.m. at Arena Fonte Nova, in Salvador.

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