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Pedro's recovery timeline suggests that athletes typically need to wait around nine months post-surgery to ensure a safe and effective return to play. Nevertheless, reports indicate that Pedro's managing medical team has a more nuanced approach, emphasizing the completion of necessary recovery stages rather than strictly adhering to the nine-month guideline. This flexibility allows them to assess his progress on a case-by-case basis.
The Flamengo medical staff has indicated that Pedro is currently asymptomatic, meaning he is not experiencing pain and has been able to train normally, completing the required recovery milestones. With this positive assessment, there’s speculation that he may reappear on the bench as early as late April, potentially participating in short bursts of gameplay.