Agent: Lucas played hurt, just needs time to recover | OneFootball

The Lucas saga gained a new chapter on the afternoon of this Friday (21), with the public statement from his agent, Júnior Pedroso, on social media. He claims that the number 7 just needs time to recover properly. The attacking midfielder is definitively sidelined for the season with pain in his right knee and is expected to return to the pitch only in 2026.

Through his social media, Pedroso sought to clarify that Lucas was not signed by São Paulo in 2023 with a significant history of injuries.

“Anyone who follows Lucas Moura’s career knows that he has always been an extremely physically available athlete,” he wrote.

“His injury history before arriving at São Paulo is very minimal, something statistically proven and which even earned him long contracts wherever he went, such as at PSG and Tottenham. He did not arrive at São Paulo with a history of injuries. And this needs to be stated clearly,” he added.

Pedroso also sought to clarify the streak of bad luck experienced by the player, who spent more time in the Reffis than on the field this season.

“It’s also important to highlight that these are not muscular injuries but rather traumas caused by impact/collision,” he said.

Finally, the agent pointed out that Lucas even sacrificed himself and tried to return to the field earlier as a way to help São Paulo.

“Lucas dedicated himself to the treatments as much as possible and even tried to return earlier than expected, in partnership with the club, driven by the urge to help the team on the field, because he, more than anyone, was suffering from being out and unable to help,” he concluded.

In total, the number 7 missed 32 out of São Paulo’s 64 matches this season due to problems with his right knee, including a period away because of an arthroscopy to remove fibrosis in the area.

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