Jefté set to start v Santos, urges Palmeiras to stay sharp in derby | OneFootball

The left-back Jefté is expected to be a starter for Palmeiras to face Santos this Saturday, in a rescheduled match of the 13th round of the Brazilian Championship. Jefté aims to play only his ninth game wearing the Verdão jersey and wants the team to be “attentive to details” for the match that takes place at Vila Belmiro, starting at 9 PM (Brasília time).

“We have a very important game now on Saturday against Santos, at their home, and we are going strong, focused, and determined to get the three points. It's a tough game, at their home, and they are fighting against relegation. I'm sure they will come strong as well. We have prepared well and need to keep our minds focused, attentive to all the details, and listen to what our coach Abel has to say,” he said.

Palmeiras comes to the classic with a total of 12 absences. Of these, seven are called up by national teams for friendly matches in the last FIFA date of the year. Jefté is expected to join the team precisely in place of Piquerez, a left-back who is with the Uruguayan national team.

Jefté's Numbers

Jefté was signed by Palmeiras in the mid-year transfer window. At the time, he was playing for Rangers in Scotland. Facing strong competition from Piquerez, the undisputed starter who has been with Palmeiras since 2021, Jefté has played only eight games and provided one assist.

Out of these, he started in only three of them and has not lost any game in which he was in the starting lineup. There are two wins (against Fortaleza and Juventude) and one draw (against Cruzeiro).

Upcoming Matches for Palmeiras

Santos vs. Palmeiras Competition: Brazilian Championship (rescheduled match of the 13th round) Date and Time: November 15, 2025 (Saturday), at 9 PM (Brasília time) Location: Vila Belmiro, in Santos (SP)

Palmeiras vs. Vitória Competition: Brazilian Championship (advanced match of the 37th round) Date and Time: November 19, 2025 (Wednesday), at 7:30 PM (Brasília time) Location: Allianz Parque, in São Paulo (SP)

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