São Paulo hoping to have Lucas back before World Cup break | OneFootball

Still during the early hours, São Paulo provided an update on Lucas Moura's condition, confirming that the number 7 ended up fracturing two ribs in the incident that led to his substitution and being taken by ambulance to a hospital in Belo Horizonte (MG), during the defeat to Atlético-MG on Wednesday (18th), in the Brazilian Championship.

AVANTE MEU TRICOLOR learned from sources within São Paulo's football management that the estimated recovery period for Lucas is six to eight weeks.

In other words, in a more optimistic scenario, the attacking midfielder could be available for the derby against Corinthians, scheduled for May 10th, in Itaquera.

However, more than one person interviewed by the report points out that all the pessimism is justified, as it is considered a serious injury with a delicate recovery, where even breathing can be difficult.

In short, the medical department will be satisfied if they manage to get Lucas back on the field before the break in the Brazilian football calendar for the World Cup (competitions pause on May 31st and only resume on July 22nd).

THE CASE

The number 7 played for only 12 minutes and had to leave the field with a suspected rib fracture, according to journalists from Minas Gerais. He left Galo's arena by ambulance to a hospital in the state capital, where he would undergo tests. The case is considered serious in a preliminary assessment by São Paulo's medical staff.

The midfielder started on the bench and came on in the second half in place of Cauly, but shortly after, he was fouled at the edge of the box and took a knee from Cuello. With pain in his lower back, he remained on the ground and had to be replaced by Tapia.

After struggling with injuries last season, Lucas had been one of the pillars of Tricolor's good form in 2026. The player has played six matches in the Brazilian Championship, with one goal and one assist.

São Paulo returns to the field on Saturday (21st), when they host rivals Palmeiras at Morumbi for the derby at 9 p.m. (Brasília time), also valid for the Brasileirão.

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