Paulinho will be absent from Palmeiras again. The striker is out of the duel against Fortaleza, this Wednesday (4), for the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil, and should remain recovering for around two weeks.
Paulinho is injured again and increases absences at Palmeiras
Paulinho will be absent from Palmeiras again. The striker is out of the duel against Fortaleza, this Wednesday (4), for the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil, and should remain recovering for around...
The new absence extends a history of physical problems since the player's arrival at the club. Hired from Atlético-MG in January 2025 for 18 million euros, approximately R$115 million at the price at the time, Paulinho participated in just 25 matches for Palmeiras.
How many games did Paulinho miss due to injury at Palmeiras?
According to a survey by journalist Davi Barros, from Gato Mestre, the attacker has already missed 87 games for medical reasons. The count does not include matches in which he was released, but was preserved by the technical committee for load control.
Since arriving at the club until the 2025 Club World Cup, Paulinho took to the field 16 times. After the tournament, he underwent surgery on his right leg and missed 65 matches.
What was Paulinho's return like in 2026?
The player returned to play on May 2, 2026, in the 1-1 draw between Palmeiras and Santos. On that occasion, he entered the second half and remained on the field for 16 minutes.
This season, Paulinho has played nine games and played 177 minutes, equivalent to an average of approximately 20 minutes per match.
How many goals did Paulinho score for Palmeiras?
In two seasons, the number 10 scored five goals. Considering the amount paid to Atlético-MG, each goal represented an approximate cost of R$23 million.
Paulinho scored for Palmeiras in the following matches:
May 28, 2025: Palmeiras 6 x 0 Sporting Cristal, in the group stage of the Copa Libertadores;
June 23, 2025: Palmeiras 2 x 2 Inter Miami, in the group stage of the Club World Cup;
June 28, 2025: Palmeiras 1 x 0 Botafogo, in the round of 16 of the Club World Cup;
May 23, 2026: Palmeiras 3 x 0 Flamengo, in the 17th round of the Brazilian Championship;
May 31, 2026: Palmeiras 1 x 0 Chapecoense, in the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship.
Paulinho misses Palmeiras against Fortaleza
Without the striker, Palmeiras will have to seek classification in the Copa do Brasil with new options in the offensive sector. The expectation is that Paulinho will be available again after completing the estimated recovery period.
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Source: Noticias ao Minuto
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