Gazeta Esportiva.com
·23 February 2026
São Paulo return to training, begin preparations for clash with Coritiba

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·23 February 2026

On the afternoon of this Monday, São Paulo regrouped after the victory over Red Bull Bragantino in the quarterfinals of the Campeonato Paulista. The tricolor team began preparations for the match against Coritiba, valid for the fourth round of the Brasileirão.
São Paulo faces Coritiba on the evening of this Wednesday, at 7:30 PM (Brasília time), at Couto Pereira.
The main news was the return of forward André Silva, who has been injured for almost six months. The striker was in physical transition for the last three weeks, advanced in his recovery, and participated in the entire activity led by Hernán Crespo without restrictions this Monday.
Alongside André Silva were the players who did not start against Red Bull Bragantino. They played a practice match among themselves and participated in tactical activities, with game situations and tests of different formations. In addition to the players who did not play against Massa Bruta, defender Alan Franco, sent off in the Paulista match, also participated in the training.
The starters against Bragantino performed exercises in the SuperCT gym. Afterwards, they went to the field for a run.
This Tuesday, São Paulo returns to the SuperCT to conclude preparations for the match against Coritiba. In the evening, the delegation will board a charter flight to the capital of Paraná.
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After defeating Red Bull Bragantino in the quarterfinals, São Paulo will face Palmeiras in the Paulista semifinal, at Arena Barueri. In the Brasileirão, the Tricolor occupies the second position, with seven points, the same score as the leader Palmeiras.
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