Lucas Moura has been out of action since March due to a ruptured Achilles tendon. During his absence, São Paulo has played 32 games and won the same 10 games they won with him in the field. The team's win rate has been 40.6% since his injury, compared to 64.7% when he was playing. This significant drop in performance highlights the importance of Lucas Moura to the team.
In the 17 games he participated in this season, Lucas Moura started 10 times and came off the bench 7 times. He scored 3 goals and provided 1 assist. The 34-year-old has a contract with São Paulo until the end of the year, and negotiations for his contract renewal are currently on hold at his request, to focus on his recovery and return to the field.
Lucas Moura is now in the final stages of his recovery and has begun transitioning to physical activities. The team is optimistic that he will be available again in October. However, it is unlikely that he will be ready for the team's next match against Santos on the 2nd.