Shock and injury: Lucas Evangelista’s year at Palmeiras | OneFootball

Without a doubt, Lucas Evangelista was one of the biggest surprises for Palmeiras in 2025. The midfielder played an important role in the alviverde season, which saw the midfield unravel after his absence.

Signed as a Backup

At the beginning of 2025, Palmeiras was in the market after negotiating Zé Rafael with Santos. The Verdão was looking for a second midfielder to be the backup for Richard Ríos, who was in great form at the Greatest Champion of Brazil.

Despite failing initial exams, with a beautiful story involving his mother and a lot of determination, Lucas Evangelista arrived to be this option in one of the most 'settled' positions in Abel Ferreira's squad.

Leadership and Starting Position

Since arriving at Palmeiras, Lucas Evangelista positioned himself as a 'buddy' to the team. The midfielder quickly became a favorite with the Palmeiras squad. With Richard Ríos's departure to Benfica, Portugal, the midfielder took over the starting spot in Palmeiras' midfield.

Even with Evangelista as a starter, Palmeiras continued searching for a name for the position, and this took some time. As a result, the midfielder gained minutes, built confidence, and was performing at a high level in Abel Ferreira's team.

These performances kept him in the team even after the signing of Andreas Pereira, who was at Fulham, England.

Serious Injury

In great form, the midfielder had consolidated his position in Palmeiras' starting lineup, delivering excellent performances. The standout match was against River Plate, Argentina, at Allianz Parque.

Soon after, Lucas Evangelista suffered an injury to the right hamstring during the match against Bahia in the Brazilian Championship on September 28, 2025. Tests indicated he had a tear in the tendon of the right hamstring, which is considered a serious trauma in this muscle region.

Due to this injury, he needed to undergo surgery to repair the tear. The surgery and the severity of the injury meant he missed the entire 2025 season, with an estimated recovery time of about three to six months.

Contractual Situation

With a contract until the end of 2026, the midfielder hopes to recover his form and re-establish himself in the Palmeiras squad. In press conferences, Abel Ferreira highlighted how much the player was missed in the decisive part of the season.

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