São Paulo: Crespo may start Luciano and Calleri v Grêmio | OneFootball

After coming from behind to defeat Primavera 2-1 last Saturday (7) at Morumbi, in the Paulista Championship, the São Paulo squad returned to training on Monday morning (9) at the Barra Funda training center, focusing on their next challenge of the season: now for the Brazilian Championship, against Grêmio, at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) on Wednesday (11), once again at home.

To start the week, the coaching staff divided the players into two groups this morning: those who played longer against the team from Indaiatuba (SP) did recovery exercises indoors, with some also running on the pitch, while the rest trained on the field.

The day for this second group began with muscle strengthening training led by the fitness coaches. Next, the players worked on their technical skills with passing and finishing drills.

Afterwards, the athletes formed three teams for small-sided games.

For the clash against the team from Rio Grande do Sul in the country’s main club competition, coach Hernán Crespo is expected to field his strongest lineup. This means the attacking duo Luciano and Calleri will return to the starting eleven. Rested in the last two matches (number 10, as the Argentine started against Santos at Vila Belmiro in the last Brasileirão fixture), both ended up being decisive for São Paulo even when coming off the bench.

There is also anticipation for Lucas Ramon’s debut in the starting lineup. The right-back came on during the weekend’s match and provided the assist for Lucas’s goal.

Speaking of Lucas, still working on his fitness, the idol is doubtful and may remain an option on the bench.

Another change is in defense, where Sabino, rested on Saturday, may return to the starting eleven.

The probable São Paulo lineup should be Rafael; Alan Franco, Arboleda and Sabino; Lucas Ramon (Maik), Bobadilla (Lucas), Danielzinho, Marcos Antônio and Enzo Díaz (Wendell); Luciano and Calleri.

On Tuesday (10), Tricolor will complete their preparations ahead of the Brasileirão match, which will be valid for the third round of the competition. With one win and one draw in their first two games, still unbeaten, São Paulo sits in seventh place on the table with four points.

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