Paulinho, Felipe Anderson progress in recovery, eye Palmeiras return | OneFootball

Palmeiras received two pieces of good news after their victory in the derby against Corinthians last Sunday. On Monday, forward Paulinho made progress in his recovery from surgery on his right leg and took another step toward returning to play. He underwent follow-up exams at the Football Academy and received positive results.

As a result, the number 10 increased his workload both indoors and on the field. Paulinho has been absent from Palmeiras since the beginning of July. Right after the Club World Cup, the forward underwent surgery on his right leg to correct an old issue.

Paulinho’s last game was on July 4, when Palmeiras was eliminated from the world tournament in the United States after a 2-1 defeat to Chelsea. For Verdão, Paulinho played 16 matches, scored three goals, and provided two assists.

Felipe Anderson begins physical transition

Attacking midfielder Felipe Anderson is another player who could return. The number 7 has started the process of physical transition after recovering from a sprain in his left ankle and trained on the pitch. This season, Felipe Anderson has only played in the 3-1 win over São Paulo on January 24, when he was on the field for just about ten minutes.

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How was the training session?

The players who played more than 45 minutes in the Derby followed a schedule of regenerative activities in the recovery and weight rooms at the center of excellence. Meanwhile, the rest of the squad went to the field for a collective game played in two 20-minute halves. The training session included the participation of Crias da Academia.

Palmeiras’ situation

With the victory over Corinthians, Palmeiras secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the Paulista and remained in second place in the standings, with 15 points. Now, Verdão heads into the final round aiming for the overall lead in the State Championship. The current leader is Novorizontino, with 16 points.

Palmeiras’ next match

Match: Internacional vs. Palmeiras Competition: Campeonato Brasileiro (Round 3) Date and time: February 12 (Thursday), at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) Venue: Beira-Rio, in Porto Alegre (RS).

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