André Silva making progress in São Paulo recovery, hopeful for return | OneFootball

São Paulo received some great news after the victory against Red Bull Bragantino last Saturday. This Monday, forward André Silva made progress in his recovery from a right knee ligament injury and took another step towards returning to play. After almost six months, he worked with the ball without restrictions on the SuperCT field.

Injured since August 24 of last year, in the match against Atlético-MG in the Brasileirão, André Silva has not played for nearly six months. In the match against Galo, the forward suffered a posterior cruciate ligament injury and a strain in the anterior cruciate ligament of his right knee.

André Silva had started the physical transition at the beginning of February and, after three weeks of activities with the physical trainers, he was able to participate in the entire training session led by Hernán Crespo.

Despite being a great sign towards his return, São Paulo has not yet set a date for André Silva's return to play. If the forward continues working with the ball, he could be included in the squad for the next match against Coritiba.

With the forward's reintegration into training, the only absence in São Paulo's offensive sector is the young Ryan Francisco. In July, the 18-year-old forward suffered an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury in his left knee and there is still no return date, as he hasn't even started the physical transition.

André Silva's Numbers

André Silva was establishing himself as one of São Paulo's main forwards at the time of his injury. Last season, the forward played 43 games, scoring 14 goals and providing four assists.

São Paulo's Phase

After defeating Red Bull Bragantino in the quarterfinals, São Paulo will face Palmeiras in the semifinals of the Paulistão, at the Arena Barueri. In the Brasileirão, Tricolor is in second place, with seven points, the same as the leader Palmeiras.

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