São Paulo line-up: after Sula rest, Roger fields 'elite unit' v Corinthians | OneFootball

After landing in the capital of São Paulo on the morning of last Friday (9) — after defending the lead in Group C of the Copa Sudamericana against O’Higgins (0-0) in Chile — São Paulo’s squad trained on Saturday (10) at CT da Barra Funda for the derby against Corinthians, which will be played on the evening of this Sunday (11), at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time), in Itaquera, in the 15th round of the Brazilian Championship.

With an eye on the clash against their rivals, the São Paulo coach made tactical adjustments and simulated both defensive and attacking situations.

After resting ten players in the continental match, the expectation is that the team will field its strongest lineup for the derby, which is important for maintaining its place in the Copa Libertadores qualification zone (Tricolor is in fourth place with 24 points).

For the match at the rival’s stadium, Roger has only one doubt in defense. Regular starters Rafael Tolói and Alan Franco are doubts for the match. The former has missed the last two games with pain in his left calf. The Argentine is out with a minor strain in his right adductor.

If neither of them is available, Dória will remain in the starting eleven and will form a partnership alongside Sabino.

Defensive midfielder Bobadilla, who was rested for the match against the Chileans in Rancagua, took part normally in this afternoon’s activities and is available for the Majestoso.

The likely São Paulo lineup to face their rivals should be Rafael; Cédric Soares, Dória (Rafael Tolói), Sabino and Wendell; Bobadilla, Danielzinho and Cauly; Artur, Luciano and Calleri.

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