São Paulo line-up: Dorival hopeful of Calleri for ‘decider’ | OneFootball

São Paulo wrapped up preparations on Friday afternoon (28) at Barra Funda Training Center for the clash against Bragantino in the 25th round of the Brazilian Championship. The match takes place this Saturday (29) at 8 p.m. (Brasília time) at Morumbi, with more than 25,000 tickets already sold.

The coaching staff began the day by showing a video with instructions for the players in the SuperCT auditorium. On the pitch, after the warm-up led by the fitness coaches, head coach Dorival Júnior and his assistants focused on tactical adjustments.

The staff set up an 11-vs-11 drill in a reduced space, followed by positional work and repetitions of offensive and defensive set pieces.

Medical Department and Squad Update

Arboleda: Cleared after recovering from swelling in his left adductor, the center-back trained normally with the group and is available.

Rafael Tolói: He completed his physical reconditioning after a right thigh injury, worked with the squad, and strengthens the defense.

Calleri: The striker, who is recovering from a sprained left ankle, took part in part of the session with the group and also did fitness work. The Argentine is doubtful and will undergo a decisive test hours before the match: if he can handle the pain, he will play; otherwise, he will be rested.

Victor Sá: He is still being treated for a traumatic sprain in his right ankle and only did individual exercises. He is out for Saturday’s clash.

Lineup

If Calleri passes the test and is available, he will start. Otherwise, Dorival has three options to partner Luciano in attack. André Silva, Ryan Francisco, and Gustavo Santana are competing for the spot, with the latter holding the edge.

With the apparent return of Arboleda and unhappy with the team’s performances, having gone ten matches without a win and sitting just three points above the relegation zone, Dorival has been working on tactical variations. He could use a formation with three center-backs.

The likely Tricolor lineup should be Rafael; Domingos Duarte, Arboleda (Newton) and Sabino; Lucas Ramón, Pablo Maia (Danielzinho), Marcos Antônio, Artur and Iago; Luciano and Gustavo Santana (Calleri).

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