Palmeiras goalkeeper Weverton will miss the upcoming match against flamengo due to a hand injury, the club confirmed October 17, 2025. The absence of the Brazilian international represents a important setback for the league-leading Verdão ahead of the crucial clash with their rivals.
Weverton sustained the injury during training, sidelining the 36-year-old shot-stopper for an unspecified period. His absence forces Palmeiras coach Abel Ferreira to consider alternatives in goal for the October 20, 2025, contest at Maracanã Stadium. The injury comes at a critical juncture in the Brazilian Série A season, with Palmeiras currently holding a agreeable lead in the standings. Flamengo, meanwhile, are battling to secure a spot in the Copa Libertadores qualification places.
The goalkeeper has been a mainstay for Palmeiras since joining the club in 2018, making 334 appearances across all competitions. weverton has also earned 15 caps for the brazilian national team, including appearances at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Palmeiras did not disclose the severity of the injury or a timeline for his return.
