Despite the challenges in São Paulo's attack, Pato was not: what does this mean for him last season?
This Wednesday (5), São Paulo may have serious problems in the offensive sector for the first game valid for the decision against Palmeiras in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. Tricolor will probably enter the field without any of the team's main players. After Calleri suffered a back injury after the victory against Tigre, it was confirmed by Dorival Júnior himself that the chances of being included among the athletes in the classic are low. Related São Paulo São Paulo closes second new sports equipment supplier São Paulo 07/03/2023 São Paulo Without Beraldo, how will Dorival Júnior act in São Paulo's defense against Palmeiras? São Paulo 07/03/2023 São Paulo Cria de Cotia shows improvement in São Paulo and receives praise from Dorival Júnior São Paulo 07/02/2023 Without Erison, Pato should not be available. Sources linked to the Morumbi club revealed that the technical committee believes it will still take some time for the player to reach ideal condition, largely due to the severity of the injury he is facing. Just like Lance! He learned from people close to the player, the athlete was anxious and focused. doing work to improve the body. Even when he is unemployed, he trains and focuses on becoming stronger. Pato has not played since August 13 last year, when he played 45 minutes in Orlando City's (USA) victory over the NY Red Bulls (USA). Since then, Pato has been carrying out various work at the São Paulo Medical Department to treat an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. He has been using the Barra Funda CT facilities since February, when he was not yet a Tricolor athlete. For passionate tricolors from São Paulo: products from R$ 39.90 on FutFanatics! PERFORMANCES: Luciano scores and has already guaranteed São Paulo's victory at Morumbi Although he normally trains with the rest of the squad, his debut should be even longer. The intention, according to Lance! And confirmed by football director Carlos Belmonte, in an interview with the channel 'Camisa 21', Pato's debut should take place against Red Bull Bragantino, in the Brazilian Championship, on July 9th. 40 days, that's why it took us so long to announce. He is in the process and continues to do so, so he will be ready for the game against Bragantino. We think he should be in this game. Dorival's decision. He trained a lot, he trained a lot now, he scored a great goal in training, he is happy with us, he is committed. We think that against Bragantino at least he will be on the bench – explained Belmonte. Pato signed a contract with São Paulo until the end of the season. Therefore, to 'complement' the salary, the player counts on minutes on the field, in addition to goals and assists. Although he missed this week's derby, his return is imminent. But what are the possibilities of an attack against Palmeiras? If the same premise as happened against Fluminense this Saturday (1) is followed, Juan should be the substitute. Maybe even David, if he's still playing. Follow Lance! on Google News Most read 1 Off the field Vini Jr.'s attitude towards Mbappé for Real Madrid draws attention on the web 2 Off the field Brasileirão: see title chances after Botafogo's draw and Palmeiras' victory 3 Off the field Botafogo fans highlighted guilty of partial defeat: 'Call it failure' 4 Discard! Biz How much did Rayssa Leal earn for winning the SLS stage in Tokyo? 5 Flamengo The Flamengo Stadium has a capacity for 78 thousand people and is inspired by the European ones; Check out the photos from Lance's Newsletter! Stay up to date on sports and your favorite team in just one minute of reading! Sign up The best sport of your morning! Article More News Stay informed with everyone! See more São Paulo São Paulo: Wagner Ribeiro blasts Zubeldía: 'he looks like a clown' 11/25/2024 - 12:12 pm São Paulo André Silva is going through a good phase, scores decisive goals and becomes a shadow for Calleri 11 / 25/2024 – 7:45 am São Paulo Guilherme Gomes returns to action and should have plenty of minutes for São Paulo in 2025 11/24/2024 - 08:15 São Paulo Zubeldía has the most cards of the entire São Paulo squad 11/24/2024 - 06:15 São Paulo Lucas Moura talks about São Paulo's 'power of reaction' in a difficult game against Atlético-MG 11/24/2024 - 01:34 São Paulo Zubeldía celebrates place in the Libertadores and praises São Paulo's reaction at home 11/24/2024 - 01:13 São Paulo São Paulo extends its fast and completes four seasons without beating Atlético-MG 11/24/2024 - 00:26 São Paulo Atlético-MG opens up an advantage, but São Paulo draws and guarantees itself in the Libertadores 11/23/2024 - 23:34 Related São Paulo São Paulo is close to second new supplier of sports equipment São Paulo 07/03/2023 São Paulo Without Beraldo, like Dorival Should Júnior play in São Paulo's defense against Palmeiras? São Paulo 07/03/2023 São Paulo Cria de Cotia shows the evolution of São Paulo and receives praise from Dorival Júnior São Paulo 07/02/2023