São Paulo line-up: Dorival has absentees for must-win v Chape, keeps side | OneFootball

São Paulo wrapped up preparations on Saturday morning (22) at the Barra Funda training center for Sunday’s (23) clash against Chapecoense, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Brasília time, in the 24th round of the Brazilian Championship at Arena Condá.

The squad will travel to Chapecó, Santa Catarina, in the afternoon.

The coaching staff began the day by showing the players a video with instructions. After the warm-up, Dorival Júnior and his staff oversaw an 11-v-11 game in a short space, followed by a positional drill to complete the tactical adjustments for the match, along with set-piece practice. Another group did more work in a reduced space.

Attacking midfielder Lucas continued his physiotherapy work with exercises on the pitch, including straight-line running and ball drills. He is recovering from surgery on the Achilles tendon in his right leg.

Rafael Toloi, recovered from an injury to the back of his right thigh, once again trained alongside the squad. Still working on his fitness, the center-back will remain in São Paulo.

Arboleda (swelling in the left adductor), Bobadilla (pain in the right knee), and Lucca (jaw fracture) remain out. Victor Sá, recovering from a traumatic sprain in his right ankle, is also still undergoing treatment.

The likely lineup to face Chapecoense is expected to be Rafael; Lucas Ramón, Domingos Duarte, Sabino and Wendell (Iago); Newton, Danielzinho, Marcos Antônio and Artur; Luciano and Calleri.

São Paulo are winless in their last nine matches in the competition and need to show a response to climb from their uncomfortable current 13th place, with 27 points.

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