São Paulo: Lucas and Calleri to face Flamengo in Copa do Brasil | OneFootball

São Paulo finished its preparations for the debut in the Brazilian Championship this Tuesday (27). The match against Flamengo will take place at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) this Wednesday (28), at Morumbi.

The session marked the beginning of Rafinha's work as the Tricolor's sporting manager. Before being introduced at a press conference, the former full-back watched the training alongside President Harry Massis Junior and executive Rui Costa, as well as holding conversations with members from different departments.

On the pitch, coach Hernán Crespo led a team training session with tactical adjustments, followed by work on offensive and defensive set pieces. For part of the group, there was also a small-sided game.

With a tough run of games ahead, between the Brasileirão and the Campeonato Paulista, and needing results to avoid relegation in the State Championship, Crespo is expected to use some players who were absent or rested in the defeat to Palmeiras.

Lucas, who wasn’t even listed for the weekend, is expected to be a new addition to the starting lineup, as is Calleri, who only came on at the end of the derby and should start the match.

A probable São Paulo lineup could be Rafael; Maik (Cédric), Arboleda, Alan Franco and Enzo Díaz (Wendell); Bobadilla, Marcos Antônio, Danielzinho and Lucas, Luciano (Ferreirinha or Dória) and Calleri.

The Argentine coach could also make a tactical change and return to his favored 3-5-2 formation, adding another center-back to the team.

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