How Andreas Pereira sped up recovery to return early for Palmeiras | OneFootball

After injuring his shoulder in the first half of the win over Santos, Andreas Pereira was diagnosed with a trauma and given a one month recovery timeline. Just 11 days later he started in Palmeiras' 3-1 victory over São Paulo.

According to Globo.com, the midfielder built a taskforce with the club’s medical staff, working across three daily blocks at the club and at home. He is targeting titles with Palmeiras and a place at the 2026 World Cup.

He began conservative treatment on 15 January following assessment by the medical department. Surgery would have sidelined him for at least two months.

Pereira undertook four physiotherapy sessions per day, totalling 12 hours. He worked mornings and afternoons at the club’s Centro de Excelência, then at night at home, where he set up a recovery space with equipment imported from Europe. He used personal devices plus a private physio and fitness coach, while adhering to the club’s protocol.

He had expected to resume contact training in four weeks, yet was back to it within one week. He will continue to manage the shoulder, is pain free with full freedom of movement, and will now focus on strengthening the area and surrounding muscles.

Source: Globo.com