Atletico Mineiro is in a moment of anticipation with the return of Lyanco, who aims to regain his spot in the team after a serious Achilles tendon injury. The defender, who was one of the defensive pillars and captain of the club between 2024 and 2025, faced a long recovery process of five and a half months. His official return occurred on March 18, but he had limited participation in the victory against São Paulo, playing only three minutes. Since then, Lyanco has alternated between starting and being on the bench, as highlighted by the portal Lance!. In the final stretch before the calendar break, he started in only one of the last five commitments of Galo. In an interview, the defender showed maturity in analyzing his situation and projecting a comeback. He acknowledged that the injury was complicated and that it is normal to face difficulties when returning to previous levels. Lyanco sees the pause in competitions as an ideal opportunity to recondition himself. He believes that the available time will allow not only collective work but also individual development, which is crucial for his recovery. The Atletico Mineiro squad is on break and will return to Cidade do Galo on June 22, starting a training intermission. The first official challenge after the break will be on July 22, against Bahia.