Lyanco aims for Atlético-MG return after injury break
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 2:46 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Lyanco, a central defender for Atlético-MG, is focused on regaining his starting position following recovery from an Achilles tendon injury. After returning briefly in March, he has struggled with form, starting in only one of the last five matches before the current break. With the national competitions paused, he plans to use this time to improve his fitness and performance. Atlético-MG's squad will reconvene on June 22 to begin preparations for their next match against Bahia on July 22.
- •Lyanco faced a serious injury that sidelined him for five and a half months.
- •He has made a limited return with minimal playing time since March.
- •Atlético-MG takes a break from national competitions until late July.
- •The team will report back for training on June 22.
- 2:46 PMYahoo Sports — Copa break gives Lyanco chance to win back place at Atlético-MG
"After establishing himself as one of Atlético-MG’s defensive pillars and taking on the captain’s armband between 2024 and 2025, Lyanco faced the most delicate moment of his recent career due to ...
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