Felipe Anderson set for 2026 debut, aiming to shine at Palmeiras | OneFootball

After almost two months, Felipe Anderson returned to play. The attacking midfielder came on in the second half of Palmeiras' 3-1 victory over São Paulo last Saturday, in the fifth round of the Campeonato Paulista.

The 32-year-old player had been sidelined since November 30, 2025, when he suffered a sprain in his left ankle during the Libertadores final against Flamengo.

Abel Ferreira brought Felipe Anderson on in the final stretch of the classic against São Paulo. Despite the short time on the field, being there was important for the attacking midfielder, who is still trying to prove his worth at Verdão.

2025 of Fluctuation

Signed with star status after a long career in Europe, Felipe Anderson is still seeking the consistency that the Palmeiras fans expect from a player with his resume and significance in the squad.

In his first full season in Brazil, the player appeared 51 times. During this period, however, he contributed only four goals and three assists, numbers considered modest for someone who started 34 times throughout the year.

Busy Season

Having Felipe Anderson at 100% is important for Abel Ferreira this year. This is because the schedule is tight. Involved in the Paulistão, the club is already debuting in the Brazilian Championship this Wednesday, against Atlético-MG, away from home.

Throughout the season, the team will also compete for the Libertadores and Copa do Brasil. Palmeiras' projection is to win a title in 2026, as they went trophyless last year.

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