Line-up: Tolói boosts São Paulo against Vasco, but Cédric still out | OneFootball

São Paulo is ready for the clash against Vasco. This Saturday, Tricolor held its final training session at SuperCT and wrapped up preparations for the match valid for the 31st round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. Coach Hernán Crespo will have Rafael Tolói back in the squad.

The defender had suffered a left hamstring injury on September 29 and was sidelined for a month. This week, he advanced in his recovery process and will strengthen the team for the match against Cruzmaltino. Ferraresi is also available again after serving a suspension against Bahia due to an accumulation of yellow cards.

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Other new names on the list are three players who helped the U-20 team qualify for the final of the Paulista Championship in their category: Pedro Ferreira, Paulinho, and Lucca.

On the other hand, right-back Cédric, who is recovering from a fracture in the big toe of his right foot, remains out of the team. This Saturday, the player worked on the pitch under the guidance of the physical preparation staff. Midfielder Rodriguinho, suffering from pain in his right knee, stayed at REFFIS Plus and is also not included in the squad.

Other Absences

São Paulo will have ten other absences for the match. They are: Luciano and Maik (suspended), Wendell (partial rupture of the plantar fascia in the left foot), Oscar (muscle injury in the left calf), Luan (adductor injury in the right thigh), Leandro (pain in the right knee), Calleri (physical transition), André Silva (posterior cruciate ligament injury and anterior cruciate ligament strain in the right knee), Ryan Francisco (ACL surgery and meniscus injury in the left knee), and Dinenno (arthroscopy on the right knee).

Probable São Paulo Lineup

Thus, the probable São Paulo lineup is: Rafael; Ferraresi, Arboleda, and Alan Franco; Maílton, Pablo Maia, Bobadilla, Marcos Antônio, and Enzo Díaz; Lucas Moura and Tapia.

How was the training?

The players started the day in the gym, performing exercises coordinated by the physical preparation team before heading to the field.

On the pitch, the group took part in specific drills under the guidance of the coaches, continuing the final adjustments for the clash in Rio de Janeiro. Hernán Crespo and his coaching staff led a tactical 11 vs 11 exercise, simulating different game situations, followed by a set-piece training session.

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São Paulo's Position in the Table

São Paulo occupies the ninth position in the standings, with 41 points—six fewer than Fluminense, which currently holds the last G6 spot. The Tricolor from São Paulo is coming off a 2-0 away win over Bahia, with goals from Luciano and Bobadilla.

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