São Paulo start Cauly, Piquerez returns for Palmeiras in derby | OneFootball

São Paulo and Palmeiras have been named for the upcoming derby, valid for the eighth round of the Brazilian Championship. On the São Paulo side, Roger Machado has given Cauly a chance as a starter in Lucas’s place. Meanwhile, for Palmeiras, Abel Ferreira has brought Piquerez back into the starting eleven. Vitor Roque, on the other hand, starts on the bench.

The ball will roll for the Choque-Rei on Saturday night, starting at 9pm (Brasília time), on the Morumbis pitch. The match is worth the leadership of the Brasileirão.

São Paulo set

São Paulo has kept the core of its recent lineups and made only a few changes for the Choque-Rei. One of the novelties is the return of Lucas Ramon at right-back. The defender had been rested for the midweek match and now regains his spot in place of Maik.

Another change is Cauly starting. The number 80 begins as an attacking midfielder in the absence of Lucas Moura, who fractured two ribs in the previous match and is now unavailable to the coaching staff.

São Paulo will take the field with: Rafael; Lucas Ramon, Alan Franco, Sabino and Enzo Díaz; Danielzinho, Bobadilla, Marcos Antônio and Cauly; Luciano and Calleri.

Palmeiras has Piquerez back

Palmeiras, in turn, will also have an important return to the starting lineup. Abel has brought Piquerez back at left-back, replacing the young Arthur. The rest of the team is the same that beat Botafogo in midweek. Vitor Roque, therefore, starts on the bench.

Verdão is lined up with: Carlos Miguel; Giay, Murilo, Gómez and Piquerez; Marlon Freitas, Andreas Pereira, Maurício and Arias; Flaco López and Allan.

Derby worth the lead

São Paulo and Palmeiras face off in a direct clash for the lead in the Brazilian Championship. Both teams have 16 points, but Verdão leads the tournament based on tiebreaker criteria. The match, therefore, will decide who goes into the FIFA date as the leader of Série A.

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