Yuri Araujo rejoined his teammates on the pitch during a limited training session on November 9, marking his first appearance since sustaining a muscle injury in June.
The attacker, who has recorded three goals in 13 appearances for the team this season, participated in partial training as the squad prepares for the upcoming Levain Cup quarterfinal against Kashima Antlers.
Araujo has been sidelined since June 6, when he was substituted 40 minutes into a J1 Centenary Concept League playoff match against Shimizu S-Pulse. While his return provides a boost to the roster, the player noted that he has not yet engaged in full-contact drills.
According to Tagma, Araujo stated he is happy to be back with the team and remains focused on following the manager’s tactical requirements to regain his physical form.
The team enters the Levain Cup quarterfinal round following a draw with Fagiano Okayama, a result that extended their unbeaten streak in official competitions to 14 matches. Unlike the regular league format, the quarterfinal round will be decided over two legs, requiring a cumulative victory to advance.
The team is currently assessing player availability, including the recovery timelines for Araujo and Mitsuidera, ahead of the match.
The club has maintained an unbeaten streak of 14 matches in all official competitions, a run that continued following their most recent draw against Fagiano Okayama.
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