São Paulo may get three reinforcements for Vasco clash, find out | OneFootball

São Paulo is eagerly anticipating having up to three reinforcements for the match against Vasco, scheduled for this Sunday. Defender Ferraresi returns after serving a suspension, while his fellow defender, Rafael Tolói, is also expected to return. Meanwhile, Cédric Soares has a chance, albeit a slim one, of being included.

The biggest uncertainty concerns Cédric. The right-back is still in physical transition but has made progress in his recovery process. Last Thursday, he participated in ball warm-ups with the team and then followed a specific schedule with physical preparation.

Cédric Soares is recovering from a fracture in his right big toe, and his return to the squad list still depends on his pain level. As soon as he no longer feels pain, the Portuguese player is expected to reinforce São Paulo. However, training with the ball is already a positive sign.

São Paulo will have two more training sessions before the match against Vasco. Therefore, Cédric still has a chance – even if remote – of being included. The right-back will be evaluated in the last two activities to determine if he will be able to strengthen the team in the match.

If included, the tendency is for the number 6 to start the match on the bench. However, if the Portuguese player is not fit, the only option for the right-back position will be Maílton, as the young Maik is suspended due to an accumulation of yellow cards.

Returns Complete the Defense

While Cédric is doubtful, defenders Ferraresi and Rafael Tolói are almost certain reinforcements against Vasco. The Venezuelan was suspended and missed the match against Bahia, while the Brazilian has fully recovered from a muscle injury.

Tolói suffered an injury to the back of his left thigh on September 29 and completed a month away from the field last Wednesday. However, this week he made progress in his recovery process and worked normally with the team, getting closer to returning.

The returns of Ferraresi and Tolói once again make São Paulo's defense complete after a little over a month. The last time coach Hernán Crespo had all five defenders available was in the derby against Santos on September 21.

After that, both Ferraresi and Tolói struggled with physical problems and became absences for the Tricolor. Amidst the absences, Crespo had to improvise midfielders Negrucci and Luiz Gustavo on occasions. Now, with both back and five defenders available, the competition for a starting spot could be fierce.

São Paulo's Position in the Standings

São Paulo occupies the ninth position in the standings, with 41 points – six points behind Fluminense, who currently opens the G6. The São Paulo team is coming off a 2-0 victory over Bahia away from home, with goals from Luciano and Bobadilla.

The São Paulo team now sees the direct confrontation against Vasco as an opportunity to get back into the fight for a spot in the Libertadores. Vasco is in eighth place with 42 points.

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