Palmeiras pleased with Paulinho's fitness in first games after surgery | OneFootball

Forward Paulinho was included again in Palmeiras’ squad last Saturday (2) against Santos in the Brazilian Championship. The player also came on in the final minutes of the match against Sporting Cristal in the Libertadores.

Palmeiras’ assessment

NOSSO PALESTRA learned that the Health and Performance Department is responding well physically to the matches. Sources heard by the report said that the number 10 is “feeling good and 100% in line with what was previously planned”

Despite the positive response, Paulinho will continue to be evaluated daily for the upcoming matches so that there is no risk of a muscle injury due to the increase in intensity in the games.

Abel talks about Paulinho

– I would like to explain it in detail, but there are things you cannot know. He is following a schedule that we will continue with, based on the decision of the coach, the medical staff, and conversations with the player. You don’t need to know anything else. – he said

Palmeiras’ next match

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