São Paulo: Lucas and Calleri to start vs Flamengo in opener | OneFootball

São Paulo finished on Tuesday (27th) their preparation for the debut in the Brazilian Championship. The match against Flamengo will be held at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) this Wednesday (28th), at Morumbi.

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

On the field, coach Hernán Crespo conducted 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 heavy schedule of games ahead, between the Brasileirão and the Paulista Championship, needing results to avoid relegation in the State Championship, Crespo is expected to use some players who were absent or rested in the defeat against Palmeiras.

Lucas, who wasn't even listed over the weekend, is expected to be a new addition to the starters, as well as Calleri, who only came on at the end of the derby, is expected to start playing.

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

The Argentine coach may also vary the scheme and return to his favored 3-5-2, with the addition of another defender to the team.

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