Ahead of derby, São Paulo want Dorival's new favourite back from Brazil U20 | OneFootball

At the request of coach Dorival Júnior, São Paulo’s board plans to negotiate with the CBF in the coming days for the early release of defensive midfielder Djhordney.

Called up to Brazil’s under-20 national team, the 19-year-old reported this Sunday (20) for a series of three friendlies in Spain during the FIFA window against Denmark (09/28), the USA (10/01) and Mexico (10/04) — matches that are part of the preparation for the 2027 South American Championship.

The Tricolor’s goal is to make the young midfielder’s return possible at least after Brazil’s first match, so that he can be available for the derby against Santos, scheduled for October 2 (Sunday) at 8 p.m. (Brasília time) at Morumbi, in the Brazilian Championship.

The match, valid for the 21st round of the national competition, was rescheduled for the period when the national calendar is paused after both teams were eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Copa Sudamericana.

Dorival’s caution stems from the lack of defensive midfielders in the squad. The assessment is that Djhordney delivered in the win over Internacional on Saturday (19), at a time when Bobadilla is recovering from injury and names like Pablo Maia and Danielzinho are facing inconsistency and criticism from the fans.

The coaching staff’s request gains strength in light of the growing number of absences in São Paulo’s squad, which already has the confirmed absence of Calleri due to automatic suspension.

Starting in last Saturday’s win over Internacional and praised for his recent performances against Palmeiras and Boca Juniors, Djhordney has been earning a regular place under Dorival, becoming an indispensable part of the team’s planning for the derby.

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