São Paulo: Lucas’ starting spot in doubt for Grêmio clash | OneFootball

São Paulo is ready to face Grêmio this Wednesday (11), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Morumbi, for the third round of the Brazilian Championship.

On the morning of this Tuesday (10), at the Barra Funda training center, the team held their last activity before the match against the team from Rio Grande do Sul.

The coaching staff started the day with a video shown to the athletes. Following that, on the field, the players worked with an eye on the confrontation with the gauchos.

After the warm-up process, the coaching staff conducted a physical training session, which included speed and changes of direction.

Next, coach Hernán Crespo gathered the group for a tactical training session, which also improved set-piece plays. There was also a scrimmage between two teams in a reduced space.

For the match, Crespo is expected to field a full-strength team. This means the return of the attacking duo Luciano and Calleri to the starting eleven. Rested in the last two games (the number 10, since the Argentine started against Santos at Vila Belmiro in the last Brazilian Championship match), both ended up being decisive for São Paulo even coming off the bench.

There is also anticipation for Lucas Ramon's debut in the starting lineup. The right-back came on during the weekend's match and ended up providing the assist for Lucas's goal.

Speaking of Lucas, still seeking better physical condition, the idol is doubtful and may remain an option on the bench.

Another change is in the defense, where Sabino, rested on Saturday, may reappear in the starting eleven.

The probable lineup for São Paulo should be composed of Rafael; Alan Franco, Arboleda, and Sabino; Lucas Ramon (Maik), Bobadilla (Lucas), Danielzinho, Marcos Antônio, and Enzo Díaz (Wendell); Luciano and Calleri.

With one win and one draw in the first two games, undefeated so far in the main national competition, São Paulo is in seventh place on the table with four points. The team hasn't lost in four matches, a feat not achieved since August of last year.

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