Dad's on it: Lucas steps up recovery, on the training 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 on-field physiotherapy work 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 recovering 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 fully return to training in the final stretch of the year, with the risk of being unavailable to the club until the end of the season.

Rehabilitation Progress and Return Timeline

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

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

Before the injury, the forward had made 17 appearances during the 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 still not defined the terms of a possible extension, although talks are at an advanced stage due to the player’s desire to remain.

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