Internacional make changes to face São Paulo, see the line-up | OneFootball

Internacional will have a new lineup to face São Paulo this Saturday, the 18th, at 9 p.m. (Brasília time), at Morumbi Stadium, in the 28th round of the Brazilian Championship. In 18th place with 28 points, Colorado needs to pick up points to try to leave the relegation zone.

The main change will be caused by Rodrigo Villagra’s suspension, after he received his third yellow card and will be unavailable. To fill the spot in midfield, Paulo Pezzolano is working with two alternatives with different characteristics.

Paulinho leads the race for a spot

Ronaldo is the more defensive option and offers greater protection in front of the back line. Paulinho, on the other hand, provides more mobility in the area and appears to be the favorite to start against Tricolor Paulista.

Paulinho had already been chosen by Paulo Pezzolano against Corinthians and Palmeiras, when Rodrigo Villagra was also absent. The choice aims to balance defensive protection with greater mobility in midfield.

Matheus Bahia returns to full-back

Rodrigo Villagra will be out, but Pezzolano will have Matheus Bahia and Braian Aguirre back after serving suspensions. Matheus Bahia is expected to retake the left-back spot, which was occupied by Alexandro Bernabei against Chapecoense.

With the change, the Argentine defender should return to a more advanced role, which he has played in recent months. The adjustment keeps Alexandro Bernabei in a more attacking position on the left side.

What is Internacional’s lineup for the match against São Paulo?

Coach Paulo Pezzolano is expected to line up Internacional with: Matheus Cunha; Vitinho, Bruno Gomes, Guillermo Maripán, Gabriel Mercado and Matheus Bahia; Paulinho, Bruno Henrique and Alexandro Bernabei; Alan Patrick and Johan Carbonero.

Internacional need points to get out of the bottom four

The match against São Paulo represents another opportunity for Colorado to close the gap to their direct rivals in the fight to stay in Série A. The team currently sits in 18th place with 28 points.

A win at Morumbi would take Internacional out of the relegation zone. A draw could also be enough, but it depends on a combination of results involving Mirassol, Grêmio and Vasco, who are also in the direct battle against relegation.

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