According to Globo Esporte Futebol, Paraguayan midfielder Bobadilla has a good chance of returning to play for São Paulo after the FIFA date. He has been out for over a month due to injury and is in the final stages of recovery. Bobadilla has rejected a call-up to the Paraguayan national team to prioritise his return to São Paulo and complete his knee treatment. He aims to return to action in the match against Santos on 2 October, a postponed game from the Brasileirão. Newton is also expected to return, while Lucas continues to recover from his injury.