Samu back on the pitch, updates recovery: “Step by step, stronger” | OneFootball

FC Porto forward Samu has taken another important step in his recovery from a complete tear of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, an injury suffered in February during the derby against Sporting. The player gave up much of his vacation to stay focused on rehabilitation, a process that also ruled him out of the 2026 World Cup with Spain.

Currently enjoying a short break in Spain, his homeland and close to his family, the player has been using Sevilla’s facilities to continue his work. On social media, Samu shared images in which he is already seen running on the pitch and training in the gym, always accompanied by members of the blue and whites, namely Jorge Ribeiro, from the performance department, and physiotherapist Ricardo Vasconcelos.

In the caption of the published images, the forward left the following message:

“Step by step, getting stronger. I thank God for being back on the pitch and for every step I take along this journey.”

According to the latest forecast from president André Villas-Boas, Samu is expected to be medically recovered in October, with the ideal conditions for returning to competition anticipated by mid-November.

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