Lucas back in full training as São Paulo prepare for LDU | OneFootball

São Paulo has advanced in its preparation for the decisive match against LDU-EQU, valid for the second leg of the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals. Lucas Moura made significant progress in his recovery and trained with the ball, hinting that he may be available, at least on the bench, for the crucial duel.

Lucas participated in the entire ball training session with the rest of the squad. The forward underwent arthroscopy on his right knee on August 30th, but has been working intensively to be present in the decisive confrontation for the Libertadores. It remains to be seen whether he will be fit to return to the squad.

For the decision, Crespo also anticipates being able to count on Oscar again. Recovered from fractures in the L1, L2, and L3 vertebrae of the lumbar region, the midfielder has been training normally with his teammates since last Friday. This Tuesday, he also worked with the group without any major problems.

The Tricolor also updated the situation of Cédric Soares. The Portuguese player, who missed the team's classic match against Santos due to a viral illness, resumed fieldwork, but with a reduced load.

At SuperCT, coach Hernán Crespo and his staff led a session on play construction and finishing. Subsequently, the players carried out an 11 vs 11 tactical exercise, which included young players from the youth categories.

To face the Ecuadorian team, Crespo will continue to have the known absences of Calleri and Ryan Francisco (both underwent surgeries on the left knee), Luiz Gustavo (pulmonary thromboembolism) and Luan (muscle injury in the adductor).

São Paulo will conclude its preparation for the clash on Wednesday afternoon. The Tricolor decides its fate in the Libertadores and hosts LDU-EQU on Thursday. The ball rolls from 7 pm (Brasília time), at Morumbis.

São Paulo's Situation

The Tricolor lost the first leg 2-0 at the Rodrigo Paz Delgado stadium in Quito (Ecuador), and needs a historic performance to advance in regular time. In case of a victory by two goals difference, the match will be decided on penalties.

Thinking about the decision, Crespo rested most of the starters against Santos and sent a reserve team to the field. The strategy, however, did not work, and São Paulo lost 1-0 at Vila Belmiro, in a match valid for the 24th round of the Brazilian Championship.

São Paulo's Upcoming Matches

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