São Paulo confirm absentees ahead of Paulista clash with Ponte Preta | OneFootball

On the morning of this Saturday, at SuperCT, the São Paulo squad concluded their preparation for the match against Ponte Preta, for the eighth and final round of the first phase of the Campeonato Paulista, scheduled for the evening of this Sunday. For the match, coach Hernán Crespo received confirmation of two new absences.

How the training went

The activities began with a simulation of game situations, conducted in an 11 vs. 11 collective training. Subsequently, the Argentine coach also conducted a rehearsal of offensive and defensive set pieces.

For the players who will not start the match as starters, a technical activity in a reduced space was also conducted.

Absences

After a trauma to the right thigh, suffered during the match against Grêmio last Wednesday, Bobadilla will not be available for Hernán Crespo. The midfielder did not participate in Thursday and Friday's activities due to swelling and will not be part of the delegation traveling to Campinas.

In addition, goalkeeper Carlos Coronel will also be absent after undergoing a procedure for kidney stone treatment. He will return to routine activities next week.

André Silva only participated in the finishing training this Saturday and continues with individualized exercises after a right knee injury.

Standings situation

São Paulo is in eighth place in the Campeonato Paulista with 10 points and needs a simple victory to secure a spot in the quarterfinals of the tournament.

Match details

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