Overview

• A club bulletin reported the midfielder has begun the final phase of on-field work with physiotherapy and is expected to be available at the start of October.
• Pulgar fractured his right foot in June against Bayern Munich at the Club World Cup in the United States in a challenge involving Harry Kane.
• The latest medical assessment confirmed the fracture is consolidated, clearing the path for his return to training progression.
• He was a regular starter under Filipe Luís before the injury, and the coach turned to options such as Allan during his absence.
• New signings Saúl and Jorginho increase competition in central midfield as Pulgar discusses his tactical growth and leadership influenced by Italian football and Filipe Luís.