Sao Paulo line-up: Dorival hit by absences, should keep side v Chapecoense | OneFootball

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

The squad will travel to Chapecó (SC) 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-on-11 game in a small area, followed by positional training to complete the tactical adjustments with an eye on the match, and then set-piece drills. Another part of the group did another reduced-space session.

Attacking midfielder Lucas continued his physiotherapy work with exercises on the pitch, including straight-line running and movements with the ball. 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 should be Rafael; Lucas Ramón, Domingos Duarte, Sabino and Wendell (Iago); Newton, Danielzinho, Marcos Antônio and Artur; Luciano and Calleri.

São Paulo have gone nine matches without a win in the main competition and need to show a response to climb from their uncomfortable current 13th place, with 27 points.

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