São Paulo line-up: Luciano still in pain before Internacional clash | OneFootball

Still picking up the pieces after their elimination from the Copa Sudamericana, São Paulo’s squad held another training session this Thursday (17) at CT da Barra Funda, with an eye on the clash against Internacional in the Brazilian Championship.

Tricolor’s preparations for the match against the team from Rio Grande do Sul, set for next Saturday (19) at 9 p.m. (Brasília time) at Morumbi, began with a warm-up led by the fitness coaches: coordination exercises, core work, and technical drills were carried out.

Next, head coach Dorival Júnior and his assistants oversaw a possession-based activity, which was later followed by an attack-versus-defense drill.

After that, the coach led a tactical training session, 11 against 11, in a reduced space. There was also individualized physical and technical work.

The tendency is for Dorival to keep the core of the starting lineup for the match, with attention focused on Luciano. The No. 10 has recovered from edema in the back muscle of his left thigh, but is still complaining of pain despite training normally.

There is also anticipation over Pedro Lima’s debut. Officially unveiled wearing the No. 32 shirt, the full-back could be a new option and make his official debut for the club.

The absentee will be Pablo Maia, who will serve an automatic suspension after receiving his third yellow card in the defeat to Palmeiras last weekend.

São Paulo’s probable lineup should be Rafael; Domingos Duarte, Arboleda and Sabino; Pedro Lima (Lucas Ramón), Danielzinho, Marcos Antônio, Artur and Iago; Luciano (Gustavo Santana) and Calleri.

This Friday (18), São Paulo will finalize preparations for the clash against Internacional, valid for the 28th round of the Brasileirão.

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