Trio back in training and could boost Palmeiras against Cruzeiro

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·14 May 2026

Trio back in training and could boost Palmeiras against Cruzeiro

Palmeiras returned from Londrina, where they beat Jacuipense-BA 4-1 on Wednesday night (13) in the Copa do Brasil, and began preparations on Thursday afternoon (14) at the Academia de Futebol for Saturday’s (16) clash against Cruzeiro at 9 p.m. at Arena Crefisa Barueri, in the 16th round of the Brazilian Championship.

The starters from the last match did activities at the recovery and neuroscience center, while the rest of the squad went out onto the pitch for a technical drill in a reduced space. Afterwards, they worked on build-up play, crosses and finishing.

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Recovered, Arthur, Andreas Pereira and Allan trained fully, as did Paulinho, who was absent in Londrina (PR) due to workload management – Allan, however, is suspended and will miss Abel Ferreira’s side against Cruzeiro.

As in recent days, Piquerez followed his schedule on the grass with the physiotherapy staff from the Health and Performance Center and, lastly, Benedetti, who went off injured against Jacuipense, stayed indoors and will still undergo further tests.

Belé speaks

One of the scorers in the Copa do Brasil match, Erick Belé spoke about the emotion of scoring his first goal for Verdão’s senior team.

“Yesterday was a very special day. I scored my first professional goal and we also secured qualification in the Copa do Brasil. I’m very happy about that. I got to the dressing room and immediately messaged my family. I thank them as well for helping me get here. It was a very good win, we controlled most of the game, scored the goals and now we have to keep it up,” said the Academia graduate, who highlighted the advice he receives day to day, especially from Felipe Anderson, Mauricio and Gómez. “Felipe Anderson helps me a lot during the game, he gives me advice. Mauricio does too, and so does the captain himself. It’s very good to be playing with them and I’m very grateful. The year 2026 has been very good for me, I’ve been training here with the senior squad and now I’m getting opportunities. I have to stay focused and keep working. As Abel says: ‘work and enjoy it,’” said Belé, who joined the club in 2018 and has already made six appearances for the senior team (for the Under-20s, he has nine matches and four goals this season).

Verdão lead the Brazilian Championship with 34 points, coming from ten wins, four draws and one defeat.

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