Awaiting Série D champions friendly, Dorival gives São Paulo 3 days off | OneFootball

After the 1-0 victory over Internacional in the Brazilian Championship, São Paulo’s squad was given three days off and will have a special schedule during the period without official matches due to the FIFA international break.

The focus of the activities when the team returns will be the physical recovery of injured players and preparation for the final stretch of the national tournament.

To keep the squad’s match rhythm, the Tricolor board is considering a proposal to hold a friendly this coming Saturday (26) against Uberlândia at Parque do Sabiá stadium, in the Minas Gerais city.

The proposal, viewed positively by the São Paulo club because of the share of ticket revenue and costs covered by the Minas Gerais side, would also serve as a celebration of the Série D title won by Uberlândia — managed by former São Paulo midfielder Danilo. If the event in Minas does not go ahead, head coach Dorival Júnior plans to hold training matches at the training center.

Check out the projected schedule for the week at CT da Barra Funda:

The break is considered strategic for rehabilitating players under the care of the Medical Department. Lucas Moura is still in transition as part of his gradual return after Achilles tendon surgery, while midfielder Bobadilla is using the break, without representing Paraguay’s national team, to treat pain in his right knee.

Full-back Aurélio Buta will undergo surgery in the same area and will not play again in 2026. Meanwhile, recently arrived youngster Pedro Lima will have time to adapt. And the board will try to secure the early release of midfielder Djhordney from the under-20 national team.

Currently in 11th place, with 36 points and eight clear of the relegation zone, Tricolor will play its next official match on October 2 (Saturday). The fixture will be the derby against Santos at Morumbi, at 8:00 p.m. (Brasília time), in a postponed match valid for the 21st round. For this clash, Calleri will be suspended after receiving his third yellow card.

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