Palmeiras use break to assess youngsters for next season | OneFootball

Palmeiras continue their preparations for the rest of the season by holding training sessions and practice matches at the Football Academy. Abel Ferreira does not have everyone available due to call-ups for the World Cup.

A time for evaluation at Palmeiras

Because of the absences, and as is customary with the current coaching staff of Verdão, youngsters developed in the youth academy are called up to take part in the activities and, if they stand out, be promoted to the first team.

In the practice matches held by Palmeiras this week, some Academy products stood out with strong performances, goals, and assists, earning points with Abel Ferreira and possibly securing a permanent promotion to the professional squad in 2027.

Youngsters in the squad

Centre-back Koné, midfielders Coutinho and Felipe Teresa, and forwards Eduardo Conceição, Victor Gabriel, and Heittor are some of the names who have been taking part fully in all training sessions with the Palmeiras squad.

Forward Heittor and midfielder Felipe Teresa are the standout players of the club’s Under-20 team in the 2026 season. The duo are among the team’s top scorers and also among the leading scorers in the entire Brazilian Championship in their age category.

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