São Paulo medical team already eye date for Lucas's return | OneFootball

In the final stage of rehabilitation after surgery on his Achilles tendon, forward Lucas Moura is targeting his return to the pitch for São Paulo on October 10, in a match against Vitória at Morumbi, in the Brazilian Championship.

The information was first reported by the UOL portal and confirmed to AVANTE MEU TRICOLOR by sources close to the No. 7.

The No. 7’s physical progress has surprised the coaching staff, the medical department, and the orthopedist responsible for the procedure, Dr. Moisés Cohen. Initially set at at least six months — with a return expected only by the end of November — the timeline was shortened by about a month due to the player’s biological response and his strict adherence to the recovery schedule at CT da Barra Funda.

This Thursday (24), for example, the club idol took part in some on-field work with the squad.

Recovery Outlook and Planning

Injury and Surgery: Lucas ruptured his Achilles tendon on May 3, 2026, during a 2-2 draw against Bahia in the Brasileirão, and underwent surgery the following day.

Return Timeline: The coaching staff plans to hold the player out of the derby against Santos (10/02) and the trip to face Cruzeiro in Belo Horizonte, with the aim of having him make his comeback on October 10 against Vitória.

Physical and Psychological Factors: The rehabilitation included multidisciplinary monitoring with physiotherapy and psychological support, in addition to the athlete’s own daily dedication.

Contract Future

Lucas Moura’s contract with São Paulo runs until December 2026. The club’s board has kept talks over a possible renewal on hold, making any progress in negotiations dependent on the forward’s physical responses once he returns to official matches in the final stretch of the season.

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