Paulinho could make it three straight after injury, a 2025 first; see why | OneFootball

The gradual return of Paulinho continues to be handled cautiously by Palmeiras. After playing in two matches since recovering from a shin injury, the forward could get a few more minutes this Sunday (10) against Remo at 4 p.m. (Brasília time) in Pará, in an important Brazilian Championship clash.

In 2025, the player in green had already gone through a similar situation. After returning to the pitch, he took part in two matches and was then rested by the coaching staff due to workload management and the need to avoid physical risks. Now, in 2026, the plan is virtually the same.

Paulinho was sidelined for more than nine months because of the shin injury and recently returned. Against Santos, he came on in the second half and played for about 20 minutes. Against Sporting Cristal in the Libertadores, he stayed on the field for approximately 10 minutes.

The striker’s situation still requires special attention from Palmeiras’ fitness department. Before the match against the Peruvians, for example, Paulinho did not even train with the rest of the squad and only did indoor activities in the gym.

Even though he has not yet been fully cleared for a more intense run of matches, the expectation is that the player will be included in the squad again and could get more minutes against Remo. The coaching staff’s idea is to gradually increase his playing time while respecting the recovery process.

This Sunday’s match is seen as important for Palmeiras in the fight for the top spots in the Brasileirão, especially playing away from home in Pará. Paulinho’s possible presence appears as another attacking option for Abel Ferreira over the course of the match.

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