São Paulo confirm Wendell injury, update medical room situation | OneFootball

São Paulo announced this Friday the status of the players who are under the club's medical department. Left-back Wendell, who left the match against Grêmio on crutches, has been confirmed with an injury to his left foot.

The defender has been diagnosed with a partial rupture of the plantar fascia in his left foot and has already begun the recovery process at Reffis Plus. The player left the field 11 minutes into the first half after feeling pain, even needing to be taken off on a stretcher.

On the other hand, coach Hernán Crespo received good news for the left-back position. Argentine Enzo Díaz, who was sidelined due to hip pain, worked on the field with physical preparation this Friday. If he is fit, the player may strengthen the team against Mirassol next Sunday. Otherwise, young Patrick Lanza will be the only option for the position.

Right-back Cédric Soares is in a similar situation. The Portuguese player is recovering from a fracture in the big toe of his right foot, and his return depends on the progression of the pain.

Attacking Setbacks

Hernán Crespo has another headache in the attack. Argentine Dinenno reported pain in his right knee before the match against Grêmio, from which he was cut, causing concern for the tricolor's technical staff, who are already without Calleri, Ryan Francisco, and André Silva. All three are still undergoing recovery processes for injuries to their left and right knees, respectively.

Thus, the Argentine coach only has Luciano and Tapia as forwards for the game against Mirassol. The duo started in the 2-0 defeat to Grêmio last Thursday at Arena do Grêmio.

Other Injured Players at São Paulo

The club also updated the status of midfielder Luan (right adductor muscle injury), midfielder Oscar (muscle injury in the left calf), and goalkeeper Leandro (pain in the left knee). All are undergoing clinical treatment and strengthening programs.

Finally, defender Rafael Toloi, who is recovering from an injury to the posterior region of his left thigh, remains asymptomatic. The defender is showing good progress and is engaging in high-intensity ball work with the club's physiotherapy team.

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