Rafael Tolói returns for São Paulo, but Bobadilla faces extended recovery
São Paulo has provided medical updates on key injured players, with Rafael Tolói returning to training while Damián Bobadilla remains sidelined.
Defender Rafael Tolói is back in contention for São Paulo after fully recovering from a hamstring strain. The defender has returned to normal training and is expected to be included in the squad for the upcoming match against Chapecoense, though he is likely to start on the bench.
Conversely, the medical staff is taking a cautious approach with Damián Bobadilla. The Paraguayan midfielder has been struggling with a knee issue that predates the World Cup break. Despite intensive treatment during his time with the national team, the discomfort persisted upon his return, and his recovery process is now expected to take longer than initially anticipated.
The club is also managing other fitness concerns. Defender Robert Arboleda missed training on Thursday due to an adductor edema and will undergo further assessments through the weekend to determine his availability. Meanwhile, Lucas Moura continues his rehabilitation from an Achilles tendon rupture. He has started running on the pitch, but is not yet ready to rejoin group training sessions.
These roster updates arrive at a crucial time as São Paulo looks to break a winless streak that has persisted since the World Cup interval. The team is refocusing its efforts on the Brasileirão, with the match against Chapecoense serving as a vital opportunity to climb the table.