Palmeiras come through unscathed, face Corinthians with a full squad | OneFootball

Abel Ferreira is eagerly anticipating having a full-strength Palmeiras squad for the Derby against Corinthians next Sunday (31). With no suspensions and the confirmed return of midfielder Anibal Moreno, who served his suspension, the team reconvened this Tuesday (26) at the football academy.

Anibal served an automatic suspension in the 3-0 victory over Sport on Monday (24). The Verdão emerged unscathed in the match against the competition's bottom team, even with many players at risk of suspension. Weverton, Micael, Piquerez, Martínez, Facundo Torres, and Vitor Roque were at risk, along with Vitor Castanheira (assistant coach) and Abel Ferreira (coach).

The exception is due to injuries. Besides Bruno Rodrigues, with an indefinite return timeline, and Paulinho, who is recovering from surgery and will only return in 2026, Verdão is unlikely to have Raphael Veiga, who is still dealing with pubic pain.

Having the complete squad is crucial for Palmeiras' aspirations, as they are currently in second place with 42 points in 19 matches—four points behind the leader Flamengo, who has 46 but has played one more match.

Verdão is on a five-match unbeaten streak this season, with four wins and one draw, in addition to qualifying for the Libertadores quarter-finals and competing for the top spot in the Brazilian league.

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