Palmeiras step up preparations for the derby against Corinthians | OneFootball

The Palmeiras held another training session this Friday afternoon and progressed in their preparation for the match against Corinthians, which takes place this Sunday, for the seventh round of the Campeonato Paulista. The team is trying to stay close to the top of the State Championship.

How was the training?

After muscle activation, the athletes went to the field and engaged in activities involving play construction, reversals, movements, shifts, and finishes. In the final part, there was also a technical drill in reduced dimensions.

Medical Department

Still under the care of the Medical Department are forward Paulinho, who is recovering from surgery on his right leg, and attacking midfielder Felipe Anderson, with a sprain in his left ankle.

Figueiredo, who is dealing with a knee injury, worked on the field with the squad and continued the physical transition process. The midfielder is hopeful to become an option again for Abel Ferreira.

Palmeiras' Situation

Palmeiras has four points in the Brasileirão and occupies the second position, behind Red Bull Bragantino, which has six. In the Paulistão, Verdão also appears as the runner-up, with 12 points.

Next Palmeiras Game

Game: Corinthians vs. Palmeiras Competition: Campeonato Paulista (7th round) Date and Time: February 8, 2026 (Sunday), at 8:30 PM (Brasília time) Location: Neo Química Arena

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