Vitória-ES have fixed the start date for their 2027 pre-season. Club president Ademar Rocha confirmed that the Alvianil squad will report on November 30, when players will undergo medical examinations and physical testing before work begins on the pitch. The preparation will take place at the Estádio Salvador Costa in Bento Ferreira, the club's home ground.
The decision forms another stage of the club's planning for the coming year. Coach Leomir Constanço, announced in October, will be tasked with preparing the team for a calendar that includes four competitions: the Campeonato Capixaba, the Copa Espírito Santo, the Copa do Brasil and the Copa Verde.
Starting at the end of November also reflects the need to bring preparation forward for the first official commitments. The Copa do Brasil is scheduled to begin on January 6, 2027, leaving a reduced window for training before the national competition debut. With the presentation set for November 30, the coaching staff will have just over a month to work on physical conditioning, team cohesion and implementing Constanço's ideas of play.
Vitória-ES are already working on assembling the group for next season. The club confirmed that players including centre-back Abuda, defensive midfielder Araújo and forward Maranhão will remain, along with other athletes who were part of the 2026 squad. The Alvianil also announced the returns of defensive midfielder Jonata Pé de Pato, attacking midfielder Canário and left-back Lucas Salvador, as well as additions including goalkeeper Gideão, forwards Joelson Ferreira and Yury, and attacking midfielder Elias.
Sources: Globo Esporte.