Scan confirms ligament strain for São Paulo star in the Copinha | OneFootball

São Paulo confirmed an injury to forward Paulinho, the top scorer of the Copa São Paulo, this Monday. The Tricolor announced that the player suffered a ligament strain in his left knee during the Copinha final, won by Cruzeiro last Sunday.

The forward was substituted in the 37th minute of the second half with pain in his left knee, was evaluated by São Paulo’s medical department, and sent to the hospital.

After undergoing imaging tests and having the injury confirmed, Paulinho has already started conservative treatment at REFFIS Plus.

São Paulo has not set a return date for Paulinho, who was looking to establish himself in the main squad. The player was promoted last season and has already played four times in the Tricolor shirt.

With the injury, he joins two other players as absences in the offensive sector: André Silva and Ryan Francisco, both with knee injuries.

Situation in the standings

The Tricolor saw the pressure increase in the Paulista after the defeat in the derby. The Tricolor suffered their third loss in the State Championship and dropped to 14th place, with four points.

Next São Paulo match

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