Palmeiras includes Benedetti for Grêmio match

The Palmeiras team takes to the field this Thursday to face Grêmio. For the match valid for the 14th round of the Brasileirão, Abel Ferreira has some absences. The point of attention among the absences goes to the defense. Murilo is still not recovered from a sprain in his left ankle, and Gustavo Gómez returns to Brazil, from the Copa América, on the day of the confrontation against the gaúchos.

Who is Benedetti?

Born in June 2006, defender Luiz Gustavo Roncholeta Benedetti draws attention for his offensive ability. He has four goals in the Brasileirão Sub-20. His height? 1.97 meters.

Characteristics of Benedetti

Another differential is his dominant foot, the left. In Abel Ferreira's squad, for example, there is no player with these characteristics. According to the Palmeiras financial balance of the last season, the club has 50% of Benedetti's economic rights.

Palmeiras and Benedetti in the Brasileirão Sub-20

With nine wins and two losses, Palmeiras leads the first phase of the Brazilian Sub-20 Championship. There are 27 points for the Verdão, followed by Athletico and Cruzeiro with 21 each, Santos and Flamengo with 19, and Bahia, Grêmio and Cuiabá, closing the classification zone, with 18.