Swift recovery has Lucas's camp hopeful of earlier return | OneFootball

Forward Lucas Moura could return to action sooner than projected by São Paulo’s medical department.

The player suffered a complete rupture of the Achilles tendon in his right leg on May 3, 2026, during the match against Bahia in the Brazilian Championship, shortly after recovering from a spell on the sidelines due to knee pain.

The No. 7 underwent surgery to repair the injury on May 4. Initially, the prognosis indicated that the player would only be cleared to resume normal training in the final stretch of the year, with the risk of being sidelined until the end of the season.

Rehabilitation Progress and Expected Return

According to the player’s agent, Júnior Pedroso, Lucas’ clinical progress has exceeded the initial expectations of the coaching staff and the club’s physiotherapists.

The new projection points to the possibility of the player being available again between the end of September and the beginning of October.

Before the injury, the forward had made 17 appearances during the year, scoring three goals and providing one assist.

Contract Situation

Lucas’ physical progress comes at a decisive moment for his future at Morumbi.

With a contract running until December 2026, the parties have still not defined the terms of a possible extension, although talks are at an advanced stage due to the player’s desire to stay.

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