Palmeiras U17 coach on suspensions: Team above individuals | OneFootball

Palmeiras has sidelined its Under-17 squad, which is competing in the final stages of the Paulista Championship for the category. The decision affects not only the squad, but also resulted in the removal of the coaching staff and support staff. Verdão will use the Under-16 team for the remainder of the competition.

Coach’s Statement

Artur Itiro, coach of Verdão’s Under-17 team, commented on the events and highlighted João Paulo Sampaio’s stance.

This is a decision made by João Paulo Sampaio with the intention of reinforcing the importance and stature of Palmeiras above squads (categories and generations), individual interests and performances, or results.

The example being set is for this and future generations regarding the values we uphold.

Palmeiras values the development of the person above the development of the athlete. The club values the institution and the collective above individual interests.

There was no specific act of indiscipline.

Future

Now, the Under-17 team will continue training for other tournaments this season and will still compete in unofficial tournaments in 2025. After being eliminated from the Brazilian Championship in the semifinals last week, the team has only the Paulista Championship as an official competition in 2025.

The team is in the quarterfinals of the state championship, after defeating Brasilis FC 6-0 last weekend in the second leg of the round of 16. The team has a record of 20 wins, one draw, and one loss in the competition.

The new squad, made up of players born in 2009, that is, Under-16, will be coached by Hamilton Mendes, the category’s coach. Artur Itiro, from the Under-17, will continue to train the Under-17 group for unofficial tournaments.

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