Allan eyes starting spot at Palmeiras after shining in the Libertadores | OneFootball

The Palmeiras gained an important reinforcement for the classic against Santos, scheduled for 9:30 PM (Brasília time) this Thursday at Allianz Parque, for the 32nd round of the Brazilian Championship. It is the midfielder Allan, who returned to training with the squad on Tuesday.

Allan was preserved by Abel Ferreira's technical staff and did not travel to Caxias do Sul to face Juventude last Sunday. However, the midfielder is back with the team and seeks to maintain his starting position after shining in the Libertadores semifinal against LDU.

The Libertadores semifinal marked Allan's return to Palmeiras' starting lineup after a month. Before that, the last time the 21-year-old player started was in the 4-1 victory over Fortaleza in the Brasileirão on September 20.

Allan was one of coach Abel Ferreira's main bets to achieve the historic comeback against LDU and advance to the Libertadores final. The young player was decisive and provided the assist for Sosa to open the scoring. Additionally, he was fouled for the fourth goal's penalty, converted by Veiga.

According to Sofascore data, the player had 55 actions with the ball and completed 10 out of 13 dribbles attempted, matching the record for successful dribbles in the Libertadores since 2015. He also contributed with three key passes, created one big chance, and suffered four fouls.

After the great performance against LDU, Allan seeks to remain in the starting eleven, which has been rare this season. Of the 46 matches he played for the club in 2025, he started in only 11. The young player, therefore, aims for a longer sequence in the Verdão's starting team.

Allan's longest sequence as a starter for Palmeiras this season was only two matches. Between June and July this year, the young player took the spot in the attack during the FIFA Club World Cup and started in the matches against Botafogo and Chelsea, in the round of 16 and quarterfinals, respectively.

Versatility is a trump card for a sequence

Allan's versatility can be a trump card in his quest to remain a starter for Palmeiras. It is a fact that, against LDU, the midfielder stood out playing as a right-winger, but the young player can also play in other positions in the offensive sector.

At the beginning of the year, coach Abel Ferreira mentioned in a press conference that Allan could play in three different ways: as a second midfielder, attacking midfielder, or winger. Throughout the season, the youngster became a kind of 'wild card' for the Portuguese coach.

Allan is a product of Palmeiras' Academy and made his professional debut at the beginning of 2025, when he came on in the second half of the match against Portuguesa, in the group stage of the Paulista Championship. He has two goals and five assists for the senior team.

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