Palmeiras back in training, Felipe Anderson joins squad session | OneFootball

Palmeiras returned to training at the Football Academy on Friday morning after defeating Internacional at Beira-Rio, 3-1, in the third round of the Brazilian Championship, with some news, and began preparations for the last round of the group stage of the Paulista Championship.

Attacking midfielder Felipe Anderson, who is in the process of physical transition, took part in part of the training with the group in the role of a wildcard. The number 7 is recovering from a sprain in his left ankle.

How was the training session?

The players who played more than 45 minutes on Thursday night followed a schedule of regenerative activities inside the excellence center. Meanwhile, the others carried out a practice focusing on marking and playing out from the back, as well as a six-on-six drill on a reduced field.

Palmeiras' situation

With the win over Internacional, Palmeiras took the lead in the Brasileirão, with seven points. The team tops the table on goal difference and is closely followed by São Paulo, Fluminense, and Bahia. Now, Alviverde turns its attention back to the Paulista, where they are in second place with 15 points.

Abel expected to make changes to the lineup

Coach Abel Ferreira has repeated Palmeiras' starting lineup for the last three matches and secured three victories. Already qualified for the quarterfinals of the State Championship, the coach is expected to rest his squad for the knockout stage and field a team with changes against Guarani.

Palmeiras' next match

Match: Palmeiras vs. Guarani Competition: Paulista Championship (8th round) Date and time: February 15, 2026 (Sunday), at 8:30 p.m. (Brasília time) Venue: Arena Crefisa Barueri, in Barueri (SP)

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