Paulinho progressing well, Palmeiras set no return date: 'No timeline' | OneFootball

Palmeiras has signed two new players this season and still hopes to count on a homegrown reinforcement for the rest of the year: forward Paulinho. The number 10 for Verdão is recovering from surgery on his right leg, is making progress in his treatment, but Palmeiras is being cautious with his return and is not setting a date for this to happen.

“Everything has already been said about Paulinho, we need time, progress, we’re going to make sure things go well. The progress has been very positive, but there is no timetable,” revealed João Martins.

In recent days, Palmeiras announced that the player underwent tests and, after the results, made progress in his recovery and increased his workload both indoors and on the pitch. In the last training session against Guarani, he trained on the field but separately from the rest of the squad.

Paulinho’s Situation

While still with Atlético-MG, Paulinho had to undergo surgery to correct a stress injury in the tibia of his right leg and arrived at Palmeiras still recovering from the procedure. As the club’s second most expensive signing, the player missed the entire Paulista Championship, the start of the Brasileirão, and the first phase of the Libertadores.

Paulinho only made his debut for Verdão in April. The expectation was that Paulinho would be 100% ready for the Club World Cup, which took place between June and July this year in the United States. However, the player had to follow an individual schedule to manage his workload and had limited time to be on the field.

Even under these conditions, he was important for the team and left the tournament with two goals, one of which secured the team’s place in the quarterfinals against Botafogo, as well as an assist. In total, he played 16 matches for the São Paulo team, only one as a starter, scored three goals, and provided two assists.

After the tournament in the United States, Palmeiras’ Medical Department decided to carry out a new procedure so the player would not be at risk or become further worn out. Thus, Paulinho underwent the new surgery at the end of July and has been recovering since then.

Palmeiras’ Situation

With 16 points and in second place, Palmeiras will face Capivariano in the quarterfinals. The opponent advanced in seventh place after defeating Botafogo-SP. The details of the knockout stage will be defined by the FPF soon.

Palmeiras’ Next Match

Match: Palmeiras vs Capivariano Competition: Campeonato Paulista (Quarterfinals) Date and time: to be determined Venue: Arena Crefisa Barueri, in Barueri (SP)

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