Midfielder Newton returns to training and Lucas Moura has a contract until December

São Paulo's training session on Friday brought news that explains the fans' interest. Newton, who had been sidelined since the match against Internacional, returned to on-field activity alongside the physiotherapists, marking the start of a new recovery phase. Bobadilla and Lucas also participated in part of the training, advancing in their gradual process of returning to games.

Newton begins phase of returning to the pitch

Midfielder Newton, who suffered trauma to his right thigh, did his first on-field activity since the physical issue that kept him out of the match against Internacional. Until then, he was only doing indoor work at the Barra Funda training center. Newton's presence in training signals an advance in his recovery process, although he is not yet fully recovered.

Lucas Moura has a contract until December

Forward Lucas Moura, who ruptured his Achilles tendon in March, has his current contract running until December. The discussion about a renewal gained momentum with the expectation of the player's return after the injury. Commentators on Canal UOL's Live do São Paulo shared differing opinions: Gabriel Sá argues that productivity needs to be analyzed until the end of the season, while Renan Teixeira suggests the club can wait to see his physical evolution and performance before opening negotiations.

Bobadilla and Lucas participate in training

In addition to Newton, Bobadilla and Lucas took part in part of the training session with the squad. Bobadilla, who has a medial collateral ligament issue in his right knee, turned down a call-up to the Paraguay national team to finish his treatment. Lucas, who does not yet have a return date, depends on his progress on the pitch. The tendency is for him to be called up for the classic against Santos next Friday.

Preparation for the classic against Santos

São Paulo began preparations for the classic against Santos, scheduled for October 2nd at the Morumbi stadium. The squad returned to work following the victory over Internacional, and the coaching staff is taking advantage of the calendar break to work on physical aspects at the SuperCT. The players underwent evaluations and activities focused on physical conditioning, with an emphasis on muscle strengthening and aerobic work.

Under-20 National Team and focus on the Brasileirão

Three players, Igor Felisberto, Djhordney, and Tetê, are concentrated with the Brazilian Under-20 National Team, traveling to Spain to participate in the international schedule. Meanwhile, São Paulo maintains its focus on specific preparations for the match valid for the 21st round of the Brasileirão, which required date changes due to the teams' schedules.

Board's view on Lucas's future

Renan Teixeira pointed out that the club does not need to make a decision immediately and that the board can wait to see the player's physical evolution and on-field performance before opening negotiations. He also highlighted that Lucas Moura has a low fixed salary, and that a renewal would only be considered if he accepted new conditions. Gabriel Sá, in turn, emphasized the need to evaluate the forward's productivity before renewing his contract.

With information from ge, UOL, Terra.