São Paulo: Crespo to field strongest XI despite absences for progress | OneFootball

The São Paulo squad trained at the Barra Funda training center on the morning of this Saturday (14th) and completed preparations for the match against Ponte Preta, for the eighth and final round of the first phase of the Campeonato Paulista.

The match will be played at Moisés Lucarelli, in Campinas (SP), starting at 8:30 PM (Brasília time) this Sunday (15th), and the Tricolor needs a victory by any score to secure qualification for the quarterfinals.

Coach Hernán Crespo took advantage of the session to make several adjustments to the team, simulating different game situations in an 11 vs. 11 scrimmage. Following this, there were repetitions of offensive and defensive set-pieces and finishing exercises.

For the players who are not expected to start the match, the coaching staff also conducted a technical training session in a reduced space.

Midfielder Bobadilla, who suffered a trauma to the front of his right thigh in the match against Grêmio, performed activities in the pool and gym and will not travel with the delegation this Sunday (15th). Another absence is goalkeeper Carlos Coronel, who underwent a procedure for kidney stone treatment and will resume routine with the group next week.

Progressing after recovering from a right knee injury, forward André Silva performed his individualized exercises with physical preparation and then practiced finishing alongside his teammates.

São Paulo is in eighth place in the standings, with ten points, and will take the field at Moisés Lucarelli stadium in search of qualification for the quarterfinals – the top eight teams advance to the knockout stage. A simple victory will guarantee the team.

Due to the importance of the challenge, coach Hernán Crespo is expected to maintain a starting base for the match against the Campinas team.

The probable Tricolor team that will take the field is expected to be lined up with Rafael; Lucas Ramon, Alan Franco, Sabino, and Enzo Díaz; Pablo Maia, Danielzinho, Marcos Antônio, and Lucas; Luciano and Calleri.

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