Palmeiras forward Paulinho has confirmed that he will undergo another surgery and will miss the remainder of the 2025 season due to persistent pain in his right shin, despite a previous procedure late last year. The club faces a significant reduction in attacking options following Paulinho's injury and the recent transfer of young talent Estêvão to Chelsea. Head coach Abel Ferreira acknowledged the challenge of adapting the team's attack without these players and indicated that Palmeiras will likely seek reinforcements in the transfer market to compensate for the loss of offensive power. Estêvão's move to Chelsea has been noted as a strategic acquisition, with expectations for him to contribute in the upcoming Premier League season.