São Paulo miss Calleri, striker steps up recovery and begins fitness work | OneFootball

São Paulo released a medical report this Friday with updates on the condition of players in the medical department. The highlight was the forward Jonathan Calleri, who was cleared to start physical transition next week.

The Argentine underwent surgery for the reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament of the left knee at the end of last April. Now, Calleri has completed the recovery phase with physiotherapy and will begin the physical transition next week.

The forward has not played since April 16, in the match between São Paulo and Botafogo, during the fourth round of the Brazilian Championship at Nilton Santos. Calleri suffered the severe injury in the first half and had to be substituted. The match ended in a 2-2 draw.

This season, Calleri scored three goals and provided four assists in 18 games. Now, he is eager to try to strengthen São Paulo in the final stretch of the Brazilian Championship.

Ryan and André Silva

Like Calleri, forwards Ryan Francisco and André Silva also suffered serious knee injuries. At the end of July, young Ryan had to undergo surgery to treat a rupture in the anterior cruciate ligament and meniscal injury in the left knee. The player is following a strengthening and motor control program with the club's physiotherapy.

On the other hand, André Silva did not undergo surgery but is following a conservative treatment for a posterior cruciate ligament injury and anterior cruciate strain in the right knee, suffered on August 24. The forward is also following a strengthening schedule with physiotherapy.

Luan and Rafael Tolói

Finally, Luan and Rafael Tolói are recovering from milder injuries. The midfielder is undergoing clinical treatment for a right adductor muscle injury suffered at the end of September and is doing strengthening exercises with physiotherapy.

The defender is treating a left hamstring injury since the 29th and has been doing strengthening exercises. This Friday, Tolói performed ball activities on the field and a light run. If he maintains the pace of improvement, he will be cleared to start the physical transition next week.

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