Zubeldía prioritizes Moura's health over São Paulo's immediate wins

São Paulo's unbeaten streak ended Sunday after a loss to Palmeiras, with coach Zubeldía citing caution regarding Lucas Moura's return due to a previous injury on synthetic turf. Zubeldía revealed he discussed the risks of playing Moura on synthetic surfaces, emphasizing the need to avoid re-injury. Moura is recovering from a knee injury sustained on artificial grass, and his return is being carefully managed. Zubeldía adopted an optimistic approach, focusing on solutions rather than dwelling on injuries. He highlighted the team's competitiveness and the potential for improvement with the return of injured players.