Eager, Palmeiras and Paulinho in sync over recovery, eyeing return | OneFootball

Forward Paulinho is eagerly awaiting his return to the pitch after undergoing a second surgery during the 2025 season. Palmeiras is handling the situation cautiously to ensure the player does not suffer physical issues after being cleared by the Health and Performance Center.

Eager but on the same page

NOSSO PALESTRA has learned that, despite the eagerness for his return, the No. 10 is fully aligned with and supportive of the entire recovery process and plan laid out by the club.

Sources say that the questions and doubts surrounding Paulinho’s injury do not reflect the complexity of the player’s condition, and that everything is being done correctly so the forward can perform at a high level for the rest of his career.

Palmeiras is treating the case with caution but sees the No. 10 in the final stage of recovery, and his return could happen very soon.

Internally, Paulinho has been highly praised by the coaching staff and the Health and Performance Center professionals for his dedication during recovery, and during training the player has been able to compete at a good level with his teammates.

Palmeiras doctor explains

Recently, the club’s medical coordinator, Pedro Pontin, explained the current stage of the No. 10’s recovery.

– Paulinho has been training with the squad since the beginning of the month, progressively increasing his workload as part of his physical reconditioning process. He has already reached competitive levels, but we chose to wait a little longer so the athlete can adapt to the current workload – he said

– We assess daily whether there is any discomfort after activities and monitor his progress to understand when he will, in fact, be ready for matches. Paulinho’s response has been appropriate, with natural discomfort during the phases of increased workload. – he added

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