Fit again, Ryan Francisco is cleared to play for São Paulo U20s | OneFootball

On Tuesday, forward Ryan Francisco was cleared by the medical department of São Paulo. After being sidelined for nearly nine months due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, suffered during a training session at SuperCT, the Tricolor prospect could return to the field with the under-20 team.

Since July 2025, when the injury occurred, Ryan Francisco underwent ligament reconstruction surgery and treatment for a meniscus injury in his left knee. After that, the forward went through the entire physical transition process, with a gradual increase in workload.

After recovering, the forward was cleared to make his return in Tricolor’s youth ranks. Ryan Francisco is expected to be on the field this Wednesday, when São Paulo host Fluminense in Cotia. Kickoff is at 3 p.m. (Brasília time).

In addition to Ryan Francisco, right back Igor Felisberto and midfielder Djhordney, who are also part of the senior squad, are expected to play against Fluminense. São Paulo currently sit 15th in the Brasileirão U-20 standings, with only four points.

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