Palmeiras await return of internationals to recharge after depleted derby | OneFootball

Palmeiras takes the field this Wednesday to face Vitória. After losing to Santos in a postponed match from the 13th round of the Brazilian Championship, with a team full of absences, the squad led by Abel Ferreira hopes to be stronger for the rescheduled match from the 37th round, counting on the return of six called-up players.

Against Santos, Palmeiras played with 11 absences. On the bench, Abel had nine options, including two goalkeepers and seven outfield players, among them Flaco López, who returned in time to play the derby after playing about ten minutes in a friendly for Argentina the day before.

For the match, the returns of Andreas Pereira and Allan, who served suspensions, are confirmed.

Palmeiras prepares for the arrival of called-up players

Currently on national team duty: Vitor Roque (Brazil), Gustavo Gómez (Paraguay), Ramón Sosa (Paraguay), Piquerez (Uruguay), Emiliano Martínez (Uruguay), and Facundo Torres (Uruguay). All national teams take the field this Tuesday, the day before Palmeiras vs. Vitória.

Brazil plays at 4:30 p.m. (Brasília time) against Tunisia, at Decathlon Stadium, in Lille, France. Uruguay faces the United States at 9 p.m., at Raymond James Stadium, in Tampa, USA. Paraguay takes on Mexico at 10:30 p.m., in San Antonio, also in the USA.

Vitor Roque will return on club president Leila Pereira’s private jet, while the others will return to Verdão on chartered flights. Upon arrival at the club, they will be evaluated by the Medical Department, which will decide whether or not to clear them to play.

Abel complained about players’ lack of energy and lack of options

Coach Abel Ferreira analyzed, after the derby, that the players’ drop in energy, especially in midfield, weighed heavily at the end. Aníbal Moreno and Raphael Veiga, who played as 5 and 8 respectively, played the full 90 minutes, as there were no options to substitute them.

Despite complaining about the absences, the Portuguese coach highlighted the club’s fight on two fronts: Brasileirão and Libertadores, even in a “transition” season.

“Let’s be very serious and clear with everyone. I think we can’t change our message. It was a transition season, and even so we’re fighting on all fronts. I think that’s very positive. This energy, we’ll evaluate it game by game,” he said.

Palmeiras’ situation in the Brasileirão

Palmeiras lost the lead in the Brazilian Championship last Saturday. The team led by Abel Ferreira lost 1-0 to Santos and was overtaken by Flamengo, who thrashed Sport 5-1. Thus, Verdão dropped to second place, with 68 points, while Rubro-Negro took the lead with 71.

Palmeiras’ next match

Palmeiras vs. Vitória Competition: Brazilian Championship (rescheduled match from the 37th round) Date and time: November 19, 2025 (Wednesday), at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) Venue: Allianz Parque, in São Paulo (SP)

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