Marlon Freitas hails Palmeiras midfield bond, collective strength | OneFootball

Marlon Freitas is already considered the owner of one of the midfield spots at Palmeiras. Signed as a reinforcement for this season, he has been establishing himself day by day as one of the team’s leaders. Wearing the No. 17 shirt, he has formed a strong partnership with Andreas Pereira, who has also secured his place among the starters at the beginning of the season.

Formerly of Botafogo, Marlon Freitas praised his partnership with the No. 8 and also mentioned his chemistry with Lucas Evangelista, who has frequently come off the bench to replace Andreas during matches. He revealed that he has a good relationship with both teammates on and off the pitch.

“It’s very good to talk about Andreas, he’s a phenomenal player, and we understand each other well. Since I arrived here at Palmeiras, we’ve had that connection and friendship. It’s very important, not just Andreas, but Evangelista as well, who was the first to send me a message welcoming me. We have a very strong friendship off the pitch, and we’re able to bring that onto the pitch,” he said.

Andreas Pereira stands out as the team’s top provider

Andreas Pereira has been especially prominent in the team. The player leads the squad in assists this season, with seven passes leading to goals. Marlon Freitas praised the midfielder’s numbers, as he has made 18 appearances and scored two more goals this season. Despite emphasizing his teammate’s importance, Marlon highlighted the team’s collective strength.

“Andreas is a great player, my aim is to help, and I’m happy to be able to help him play great matches. He’s on a very good run of assists and goals, and the most important thing is the collective, it’s Palmeiras coming out on top,” he said.

Alongside Allan and Flaco López, Marlon Freitas is the player with the most appearances this season. He has taken the field 19 times, 16 of them as a starter. He also has one assist.

After recharging over three days off, Marlon Freitas is beginning preparations for the match against Grêmio with the rest of the squad. Verdão face Grêmio in the next round and will try to maintain their lead at the top of the Brazilian Championship. At the moment, Abel Ferreira’s team leads the competition with 19 points.

Palmeiras’ next match

Match: Palmeiras vs. Grêmio Competition: Brazilian Championship (9th round) Date and time: April 2, 2026 (Thursday), at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) Venue: Arena Crefisa Barueri

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