Midfielder praised by Abel eyes debut against Santos | OneFootball

The Palmeiras bench against Santos is expected to be filled with Academy Graduates. For the match, coach Abel Ferreira is dealing with a long list of absences and is likely to turn to the youth categories for the classic. Midfielder Larson, who is awaiting his first chance in the professional team, is one of the options the coach might consider.

Larson joined Palmeiras this year. He has a loan contract with the São Paulo team, which is expected to exercise the purchase option. In his first season with the under-20 team, the 20-year-old athlete has already stood out and caught the attention of Abel Ferreira, who has praised him in a press conference.

“Larson is a player that Palmeiras has a purchase option for. An interesting kid, who plays as a number 8, with a lot of mobility. He’s a player who seeks space, goes to the right and left, a linking player, but still a young athlete,” said Abel Ferreira.

“Palmeiras has this ability to attract players from other places, knowing that here we take care of them, that the main team coach is watching them. They need to be good men and good players. And Larson is one of those. We will keep him and see if he stays with us or if we loan him out. There has to be a project in the club, but it will be difficult for him to play this year, though he still has a lot of room and time. He arrived not long ago,” the coach continued.

Larson aims for his first professional chance

The midfielder has been training with the professional squad for some time now. He was listed by Abel Ferreira in three matches (Juventude, Santos, and Mirassol), but did not leave the bench. However, Abel's extensive list of absences may increase the young player's chance to debut. Larson revealed he is not anxious about getting his first chance soon and continues working to be prepared.

“The opportunity hasn't really come yet, but I am very calm about it. I am working every day to be ready when the opportunity arises,” he said.

Next Palmeiras match

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

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