Palmeiras midfielders battle for a spot in Abel Ferreira’s starting XI | OneFootball

Palmeiras take the field this Wednesday (15) at 7:00 p.m. at Allianz Parque to face Red Bull Bragantino in a match for the Brazilian Championship. With key absences due to injuries and call-ups, coach Abel Ferreira is expected to lean on two of his main attacking pieces this season: Mauricio and Raphael Veiga.

The midfielders are in great form and are tied at the top of Verdão’s assist rankings in 2025, with 10 assists each. Mauricio has reached an important milestone: he already has 10 goals and 10 assists, securing a “double-double” and showing versatility and prominence in midfield.

Veiga, meanwhile, has been on the rise in recent weeks. Recovered from physical issues, the number 23 has regained his role in the team and has been directly involved in goals in recent matches, in addition to being a set-piece reference alongside Andreas Pereira.

Will the called-up players face Bragantino?

The players called up for this FIFA window were absentees for Palmeiras in the match against Juventude, which was postponed from the 12th round of the Brasileirão, where Verdão won 4–1 at Allianz Parque.

There is still a possibility that the called-up players will be on the bench for the match against Red Bull Bragantino this Wednesday (15) at 7:00 p.m. (Brasília time) at Allianz Parque.

Facundo Torres and Emiliano Martínez played on the morning of this Monday (13), but their games are being held in Asia, a long distance from Brazil. The Argentines Flaco López and Aníbal Moreno will be with their national team this Tuesday (14) in a match to be played at night, in Chicago. Captain Gustavo Gómez also takes the field this Tuesday, but in South Korea.

As soon as they return, the players will be re-evaluated by Palmeiras’ NSP to determine whether they are fit to take part in the match.

Palmeiras’ upcoming matches

Palmeiras vs. Red Bull Bragantino – Brazilian Championship – 10/15 – 7:00 p.m. (Brasília time)

Flamengo vs. Palmeiras – Brazilian Championship – 10/19 – 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time)

LDU vs. Palmeiras – CONMEBOL Libertadores – 10/23 – 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time)

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