Paulinho back in Palmeiras training, fitness work begins | OneFootball

Palmeiras held another training session on Monday morning in preparation for the match against Vasco in the Brazilian Championship. Forward Paulinho took to the field and worked separately with young players from the support group. Recovering from surgery on his right leg, the number 10 began the process of physical reconditioning.

Internally, the club believes that the number 10 has been progressing positively in his injury treatment. Pedro Pontin, Palmeiras' medical coordinator, detailed Paulinho's recovery process and revealed he is confident about having the player back on the field "soon."

"Paulinho went through a healing process from the surgery on his right leg and has been in the physical reconditioning phase for two weeks. It's important to remember that within this transition process, there are still some important steps to complete, always with load control and progression conditioned to good clinical evolution and the feedback we receive from the player himself," said Pontin.

"He is an athlete who is super committed to the treatment, and if he is doing well, we will continue advancing in the recovery, within what is recommended for a complex injury like the one he suffered. It is a reconditioning process that tends to be prolonged compared to a more common injury, like a muscle injury. But the recovery has been very good, and we are confident that soon we will see Paulinho back on the field," explained the coordinator.

Paulinho hopes to return after the FIFA date

During the celebration of Palmeiras' title in the Paulista Championship, Paulinho revealed he believes he should be back in the lineup after the next FIFA date, which takes place from March 23 to 31.

He has not played since Palmeiras' elimination by Chelsea in the Club World Cup in July of last year. After the competition, he underwent surgery on his right leg and has been absent from the field since then.

Paulinho had the operation to correct an issue that had been bothering him since his time at Atlético-MG. Signed at the beginning of 2025 with great expectations, he has yet to have a long run with the green and white jersey. The forward has only played 16 games for Palmeiras, scoring three goals and providing two assists.

For now, the player remains unavailable for Abel Ferreira and is not available for the match against Vasco, which takes place this Wednesday at 7:30 PM (Brasília time), in the fifth round of the Brazilian Championship.

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