Palmeiras’ new look hinges on Raphael Veiga’s return to form | OneFootball

Palmeiras will return from the Fifa date with a new number 8 and a familiar new number 23. In addition to the arrival of Andreas Pereira, the return of Raphael Veiga is a significant gain. Not only for the decisive sequence ahead, but for future formation.

Abel Ferreira has been emphasizing the search for a new team. There are 12 signings this year and Veiga's recovery means counting on the most decisive athlete in the squad since the arrival of the Portuguese technical commission.

The number 23 is part of the remaining trio alongside Weverton and Gustavo Gómez. The goalkeeper and the captain are absolute starters at this moment, which is not the case with the midfielder, who has been out since August 6. Physically and technically below, Raphael Veiga has only 33 matches in 2025. Numbers well below the 58 and 60 of 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Both the current and future Palmeiras count on Veiga. The arrival of new pieces, especially Andreas Pereira, and the current formation with Flaco López and Vitor Roque are positive factors for the midfielder. In the future Verdão, probably under the command of Abel Ferreira, there is still Paulinho.

Giving up on Raphael Veiga is not an option and Palmeiras knows this. The renewal of the squad goes through his leadership, both on and off the field.

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