Without Vitor Roque, Sosa set to step into Palmeiras attack | OneFootball

Unable to count on Vitor Roque, who will undergo surgery on his left ankle next week, Palmeiras is expected to turn to Sosa as the immediate option for the attacking sector in the upcoming matches.

The Paraguayan forward was one of the standout players in Verdão’s 3-0 win over Jacuipense last Thursday (23) in the Copa do Brasil, and is now the favorite to take a spot in the starting lineup.

New role in attack

With his pace and dribbling ability, Sosa underwent a role change in 2026. Previously used out wide, the player is now competing for a more central position and is expected to form an attacking partnership with Flaco López until the break for the World Cup.

Meanwhile, names like Maurício, Allan and Jhon Arias are battling for the open spots on the flanks.

Signed in July 2025 for more than 12 million euros (around R$73 million), Sosa had a quiet start at the club, but began to take on a bigger role after the positional switch.

Turning point

The forward started the season as a starter, but lost ground to Maurício. His resurgence came in the team’s Libertadores debut, when he came off the bench at halftime against Junior Barranquilla, scored the equalizer and changed the team’s attacking rhythm.

Since then, Sosa has put together a strong run and started the last four matches, establishing himself as the squad’s main alternative for the role.

The numbers reflect the Paraguayan’s growth. In 2025, his first season at the club, he played 29 matches, scored four goals and provided three assists.

In 2026, he has already made 24 appearances (11 as a starter), with five goals and four assists, outperforming his numbers from the previous year.

Palmeiras’ upcoming matches

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