Palmeiras academy quartet set to get more chances in the Paulista | OneFootball

Amid the Copinha tournament, coach Abel Ferreira took away some players from Lucas Andrade’s squad and called up four players registered in the competition for the return of the Palmeiras professional team: defender Benedetti, midfielders Erick Belé, Larson, and Luis Pacheco from the under-17s, as well as forward Riquelme Fillipi.

Most of them ended the year as part of the professional squad and were listed for first-team matches. Larson and Benedetti, in fact, started in Palmeiras’ last game of the season, playing as starters in the 3-1 win over Ceará in the Brasileirão.

Of these, Benedetti is already included in the list of professional players. However, last year, the defender also played some matches for the under-20s. At the end of the season, he finished as Abel’s third option, surpassing Micael, who had arrived as a reinforcement in February.

Erick Belé, Luis Pacheco, and Riquelme have also made their debuts for the first team. All three played in two matches, always coming off the bench.

The tendency is for Abel Ferreira to rotate his squad during the State Championship. As a result, all players should get opportunities, including those transitioning to the professional team, as happened in the 2024 Paulistão.

Initially, the players, who are defined as the “support group,” should be available to Abel Ferreira, unless Lucas Andrade needs more experience and calls them up for Copinha matches.

Palmeiras’ Next Match

Portuguesa vs Palmeiras Competition: Campeonato Paulista (1st round) Date and time: January 10, 2026 (Saturday), at 8:30 PM (Brasília time) Venue: Estádio do Canindé

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