São Paulo: Alan Franco travels, defence uncertain for season finale | OneFootball

With tactical activities this Saturday (6th) at the Barra Funda Training Center, the São Paulo squad held their last training session of the season before the match against Vitória, which will take place this Sunday (7th) at 4pm (Brasília time) at Barradão, in the closing round of the 2025 Brazilian Championship.

The day in the São Paulo capital began with a warm-up session led by the fitness coaches. Next, coach Hernán Crespo and his coaching staff made adjustments to the team with an eye on this weekend’s clash in Salvador.

The players also practiced set pieces—both defensive and offensive—and played a scrimmage between two teams.

Right after training, the São Paulo delegation began their trip to Salvador (BA).

For the season’s farewell, Crespo’s main doubt is in the defense. Alan Franco, who in recent days stayed only inside the training center to treat pain in his right knee, traveled with the squad and could be a surprise in the lineup.

Luciano, who trained normally in recovery sessions with his teammates, was already confirmed to play. He was substituted at the end of the match against Internacional due to issues in the left adductor muscle.

The definite absence is midfielder Bobadilla, who is suspended after receiving his third yellow card in the competition.

Given this, Tricolor could be lined up with Rafael; Rafael Tolói, Arboleda (Alan Franco), and Sabino; Maik, Luiz Gustavo, Pablo Maia (Alisson), Marcos Antônio, and Ferreirinha; Luciano and Tapia.

With 51 points, three ahead of Bragantino, the Morumbi club only needs a draw in Bahia to secure eighth place and keep alive the dream of qualifying for the next Copa Libertadores.

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