Patrick returns from back injury, boosts Atlético-MG this season | OneFootball

The Atlético-MG fan received good news this Friday. Recovered from a stress fracture in the lumbar spine, midfielder Patrick returned to training with the ball and is once again available to coach Jorge Sampaoli. The player, who had been in a physical transition process in recent weeks, participated for the first time in part of the activities with the main group at Cidade do Galo.

Patrick had not played since July 1st, precisely against Ceará, Atlético's opponent this Saturday (25th), at 4 pm, at Arena MRV, for the 30th round of the Brazilian Championship. On that occasion, the midfielder was a starter in the 1-0 victory, but days later, he felt pain that diagnosed the injury in the lumbar region. Since then, the athlete had been following a recovery schedule under the supervision of the medical department.

During the time away, Patrick saw changes in the technical command and did not get to work with Sampaoli, who took over the team while the player was in treatment. Now released, the midfielder is likely to be included soon, reinforcing a squad that suffers from important absences — among them, Fausto Vera, suspended for the match against Ceará.

Before the injury, Patrick was experiencing a good moment at the club and was beginning to establish himself as an important piece in the midfield. Under Cuca's command, the midfielder had started four consecutive matches as a starter, with good performances that earned praise from the alvinegra fans.

Signed at the end of 2024, in a deal that involved Paulinho's move to Palmeiras, Patrick has a contract with Atlético until the end of 2028, with the possibility of extension for another year. Revealed by Verdão, he did not play professionally at the São Paulo club and made his debut for Atlético on February 15, 2025, in a 2-0 victory over Tombense. Since then, he has accumulated 10 games and one goal with the Atlético jersey.

Tactical training and final adjustments at Cidade do Galo

On the morning of this Friday, Atlético-MG held the last training session before facing Ceará, for the 30th round of the Brazilian Championship. The activity, led by Jorge Sampaoli at Cidade do Galo, focused on tactical aspects, with simulations of offensive and defensive plays.

The squad also participated in an intense set-piece and finishing work, aiming to improve precision and teamwork in decisive plays.

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