São Paulo at full strength for Palmeiras derby, Crespo ready | OneFootball

São Paulo completed their preparations on Saturday morning (28) for the match against Palmeiras, in the single semifinal of the Campeonato Paulista, which takes place this Sunday (1/3) at 8:30 PM (Brasília time) at Arena Barueri.

The day at Barra Funda began with a video presented in the CT auditorium and then the players went to the field for warm-up under the guidance of the physical preparation team.

After the initial exercises, coach Hernán Crespo divided the squad into two groups. One engaged in a tactical activity, 11 against 11, in a designated area of the field, where the coach made the final adjustments to the team for the Choque-Rei and defined the tricolor lineup.

For these players, there was also a focus on offensive and defensive set pieces. Meanwhile, the other group of athletes conducted a training session in a reduced field.

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Preserved in the 1-0 victory over Coritiba in the Brazilian Championship, right-back Lucas Ramon, defender Sabino, and midfielder Danielzinho are back in contention. Coach Hernán Crespo has included all players from the squad and will have full strength for the classic.

The exceptions are the youngsters who will participate in the match against Vasco da Gama, in the Brazilian Under-20 Championship, at 3 PM this Sunday in Nova Iguaçu: Igor Felisberto, Nicolas, Djhordney, Pedro Ferreira, and Tete.

Missing from the Tricolor in the Choque-Rei, which is crucial for a spot in the state final, will be defender Alan Franco, who was sent off in the quarterfinals against Bragantino in Bragança Paulista.

Throughout the week, Crespo trained tactical variations, with three and two defenders. He might introduce a surprise by reinforcing the defensive system and removing Lucas from the starting lineup, leaving the number 7 for the final stretch of the classic that decides a spot in the final.

The probable São Paulo team for the classic is expected to be composed of Rafael; Lucas Ramon, Arboleda, Sabino, and Enzo Díaz; Bobadilla, Danielzinho, Marcos Antônio, and Lucas (Ferraresi or Toloi); Luciano and Calleri.

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