Leonardo de Sá
O Palmeiras has the chance to advance to the round of 16 of Paulistão 2026 if Novorizontino wins this Tuesday, the 20th. The team has 9 points from three victories, all 1-0, and occupies second place. A triumph against Tigre do Vale would complicate the lives of teams that still dream of a place in the G8. Despite that, classification is not yet mathematics: Velo Clube, currently ninth placed, or any team with a similar score, can reach Abel’s team in the event of a perfect campaign in the next rounds.
A the probability of Palmeiras being out of the round of 16 is already lowconsidering the combination of results necessary for this. Abel has kept the team solid, even promoting intense rotation between starters and reserves, also taking the opportunity to give minutes to young players from the base.
Furthermore, the Portuguese coach will be able to count on Vitor Roquewhich had been doubt after experiencing knee pain in the last few days. Exams carried out on Sunday, the 18th, did not detect any injuries, and the striker returned to training on Monday morning, following an individualized physical preparation schedule at the Football Academy.
Base and veterans
Since the start of the season, Palmeiras has expanded the space for athletes trained in its youth categories. Last Saturday, the 17th, Abel Ferreira named full-back Arthur Gabriel and midfielder Luis Pacheco among the starters in the 1-0 victory over Mirassol, in the third round of Paulistão. Until now, eight young people have already entered on the field: Allan, Arthur Gabriel, Benedetti, Erick Belé, Larson, Luighi, Luis Pacheco and Riquelme Fillipi, confirming the board’s bet on talents revealed at home.
O Allan, 21 years old, is the name that has stood out the most. Scorer of the winning goal against Santos in the second round, the player aroused the interest of Napoli, from Italy, who offered 35 million euros (around R$218.5 million). THE proposal was rejected. Palmeiras keeps the athlete as a fundamental player in this initial phase of Paulistão.
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Despite the base’s protagonism, the veterans start to get ready. Abel asked for a month to get the team well. Flaco López, who shared the artillery with Vitor Roque last season, has already scored and provided an assist, participating in two of Palmeiras’ three goals in the State. Other experienced players, such as Maurício and Sosa, also contributed to the team’s consistency in recent matches.
