No holiday during recovery, Lucas opens up: “Be strong and brave” | OneFootball

The only São Paulo player alongside Sabino to give up his vacation to intensify treatment for an injury, attacking midfielder Lucas took to social media to comment on the grim one-month anniversary of his latest serious injury.

In the draw with Bahia on May 3 in the Brazilian Championship, the idol came on in the second half, having recovered from a fracture in two ribs, but lasted just over 20 minutes before leaving the field crying and being carried off after twisting his right ankle.

The No. 7 then ended up needing surgery to repair an injury to the Achilles tendon in his right leg. And the most optimistic forecast is that he will return to playing at the beginning of next year.

“Today marks exactly one month since the most difficult injury of my entire career. It has been a period of great overcoming and learning, and I have seen and experienced GOD’s care every day,” Lucas wrote.

“I thank everyone who is with me in my daily life and for every message of support and affection I have received; that strengthens me a lot. And we keep moving forward, with faith, with joy, with courage, and with the certainty that GOD is with us, guiding us and sustaining us every day,” he added.

This is the forward’s tenth injury in his second spell at Morumbi, which began in August 2023. Besides the current one, there were three in his left thigh, four in his right knee, one in his right ankle, and the rib fractures. Those previous injuries kept him out of 65 of the 191 matches Tricolor have played since his signing, not including another four games he missed as a precaution, treated as load management and specific training work.

In other words, the No. 7 has missed an average of one in every three São Paulo matches since returning in 2023 due to injury.

The seriousness of the injury changes both the sporting situation and the club’s planning for the season. Lucas was entering a period that would be decisive in defining his future, using the run of matches before the World Cup break as a basis for possible contract renewal talks, which were still at an early stage.

In total, the attacking midfielder developed at Cotia has made 239 appearances for São Paulo, with 59 goals and 36 assists, in addition to winning the 2012 Copa Sudamericana, the 2023 Copa do Brasil, and the 2024 Supercopa.

“Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your GOD will be with you wherever you go,” the idol added.

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