Dad mode on: Lucas steps up recovery, back on CT pitch with physio | OneFootball

AVANTE MEU TRICOLOR revealed at the beginning of the month that Lucas’ camp was already considering the possibility of the idol returning to the pitch later this season.

They were not wrong.

São Paulo announced that the No. 7 has taken another important step in his recovery and began physiotherapy work on the field this Thursday (6).

Recovering from surgery on the calcaneal tendon in his right leg, Lucas had already been doing exercises on the treadmill and stationary bike.

The player suffered a complete rupture of the Achilles tendon in his right leg on May 3, 2026, during the match against Bahia in the Brazilian Championship, shortly after returning from a spell on the sidelines due to knee pain.

The No. 7 underwent surgery to repair the injury on May 4. Initially, the prognosis indicated that the athlete would only be cleared to return to full training in the final stretch of the year, with a risk of being unavailable to the club until the end of the season.

Progress in Rehabilitation and Expected Return

According to information from the player’s agent, Júnior Pedroso, Lucas’ clinical progress has exceeded the initial expectations of the coaching staff and the club’s physiotherapists.

The new projection points to the possibility of the player being available again between the end of September and the beginning of October.

Before the injury, the forward had made 17 appearances this year, scoring three goals and providing one assist.

Contract Situation

Lucas’ physical progress comes at a decisive moment for his future at Morumbi.

With a contract valid until December 2026, the parties have yet to define the terms of a possible extension, although talks are well advanced due to the player’s desire to stay.

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