Palmeiras get Vitor Roque and Paulinho fully fit together at last | OneFootball

Palmeiras is working to have Vitor Roque and Paulinho in full physical condition for the first time since the two forwards arrived at the club. The duo, considered key to the attacking unit, has yet to be able to play at the same time at their best physical level because of the issues they have faced since 2025.

Paulinho has finally recovered after a difficult first year at Palmeiras. Signed with physical problems, the forward needed special care for practically the entire last season and played in the 2025 Club World Cup without being 100% fit.

Now recovered, the number 10 has been managed by the coaching staff to gradually increase his playing time. After the break for the World Cup, the expectation is that the forward will start playing more than 45 minutes and earn more and more space in the team.

Vitor Roque’s situation is different, but it has also been marked by physical problems. The number 9 had a difficult first half of 2026, with knee discomfort and ankle issues. After recovering, the forward suffered a violent challenge and needed ankle surgery.

Vitor Roque has already begun the physical transition process and is making progress in his recovery. Palmeiras’ plan is to be cautious with the striker’s return, with the aim of having him in his best condition for the decisive stage of the Libertadores.

With Paulinho recovered and Vitor Roque close to returning to the pitch, Palmeiras sees the possibility of finally being able to count on both forwards at a high physical level at the same time.

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