Abel Ferreira back, leads Palmeiras training with new faces | OneFootball

Coach Abel Ferreira returned to the Football Academy and led Palmeiras' training in two sessions. The club is preparing for its debut in the Campeonato Paulista, two days after the rest of the squad reported back, which happened on Sunday night.

How were the training sessions?

In the morning, the players carried out positional technical drills with specific exercises for the attacking and defensive units, as well as duels in the final third of the field. In the afternoon, the squad did a tactical training session focusing on game situations and movements in reduced spaces.

The delegation returned to the training center after the holiday period on Sunday night and slept there before undergoing medical exams on Monday morning. The coach, who renewed his contract with the club until the end of 2027, had already agreed with management that he would return after the players.

Marlon Freitas trains with the group

The only reinforcement so far, midfielder Marlon Freitas, formerly of Botafogo, trained with the rest of the squad. He is awaiting his registration with the CBF's BID in order to make his debut for Verdão.

(Photo: Fabio Menotti/Palmeiras)

Palmeiras expects returns soon

Midfielders Figueiredo and Lucas Evangelista have started the process of physical transition on the pitch. The Academy graduate suffered a right knee injury during the U-20 Libertadores in March last year, while Evangelista was recovering from surgery on his right thigh performed in October.

Palmeiras' next match

Portuguesa vs Palmeiras Competition: Campeonato Paulista (Round 1) Date and time: January 10, 2026 (Saturday), at 8:30 p.m. (Brasília time) Venue: Estádio do Canindé

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