Atlético train for Inter clash, Arana and Scarpa out | OneFootball

Two days after securing an unprecedented spot in the Copa Sudamericana final, Atlético returned to work on the morning of Thursday (30), at Cidade do Galo. After the squad was given Wednesday off, coach Jorge Sampaoli began preparations for the match against Internacional, scheduled for Sunday (02) at 6:30 PM, at Beira-Rio, for the 31st round of the Brazilian Championship.

Thursday's activity included strengthening exercises in the gym, followed by technical and tactical training on the field. Subsequently, Sampaoli and his staff also conducted specific set-piece work, focusing on the team's defensive and offensive adjustments.

For the clash in Porto Alegre, the Argentine coach will not be able to count on two starters: left-back Guilherme Arana and midfielder Gustavo Scarpa, both suspended due to their third yellow card. On the other hand, midfielder Fausto Vera, who did not play in the victory against Ceará last weekend, returns from suspension and is once again an option in midfield.

The tendency is for Caio Paulista to be the natural replacement for Arana at left-back. In midfield, Sampaoli might repeat the scheme used in the 3-1 victory over Independiente del Valle (EQU), when Scarpa also did not play, maintaining the structure of the team that secured the spot in the continental final.

With 36 points in 29 games, Galo occupies the 13th position in the Brasileirão standings. Internacional, Sunday's opponent, is just below in 15th, with 35 points and one more match. Vitória, the first team in the relegation zone, has 31 points and closely watches the direct battle against relegation.

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