São Paulo line-up: Artur could be the main change for Bolívar decider | OneFootball

São Paulo’s squad wrapped up preparations on Monday afternoon (17) at CT da Barra Funda for the decisive clash against Bolívar (BOL), in the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana round of 16.

The teams will meet again this Tuesday (18) at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time at Morumbi, battling for a place in the quarterfinals after a 1-1 draw in the first match in La Paz. Whoever wins advances. If the score is level again, the decision will go to penalties.

The day’s work began in the auditorium, where the coaching staff presented a video analysis with tactical instructions to the group. Then, out on the pitch, the players carried out a warm-up focused on improving technical fundamentals.

Under Dorival Júnior’s command, the coaching staff led a small-sided 11-v-11 session, followed by positional tactical training to simulate different game scenarios. The final stage of the session was devoted to exhaustive repetition of set-piece plays, focusing on attacking and defensive movement.

There is still doubt over whether Bobadilla will return to the team. Suffering from knee pain, the Paraguayan was not included in the squad for the 1-1 draw with Coritiba over the weekend in the Brazilian Championship.

On the other hand, Artur is expected to be a nailed-on starter after returning to the field against the Paraná side, coming on during the second half.

São Paulo’s likely lineup should be Rafael; Lucas Ramon, Arboleda, Domingos Duarte and Wendell; Pablo Maia, Newton (Danielzinho), Marcos Antônio and Artur; Luciano and Calleri.

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