São Paulo to rotate squad, new faces in midfield v Coritiba, line-ups | OneFootball

São Paulo is set for the match against Coritiba, valid for the fourth round of the Brazilian Championship. Coach Hernán Crespo has fielded an alternative team with many changes. Among them are the return of Arboleda to the defensive system, the debut of young Djhordney, and Cauly's first start in midfield.

São Paulo with changes

Facing a tough schedule and the Paulista semifinal over the weekend, Crespo made changes to São Paulo. Starting with the defensive system, which sees the return of the three-defender line, composed of Alan Franco, Arboleda, and Tolói, along with the inclusion of Maik and Wendell as wing-backs.

In midfield, the youngster Djhordney will make his debut, while Cauly will play his first game as a starter for the Tricolor. Finally, in the attack, Calleri, Lucas, and Luciano will rest and start on the bench. The duo Tapia and Ferreirinha will begin playing. The novelty on the bench is Carlos Coronel, recovered from surgery to remove a kidney stone.

São Paulo's lineup includes: Rafael; Alan Franco, Arboleda, and Tolói; Maik, Pablo Maia, Djhordney, Cauly, and Wendell; Ferreira and Tapia.

Coritiba also lined up

On the other side, Coritiba is also set for the clash. Coach Fernando Seabra has the reinforcement of Felipe Jonatan, who starts as a starter in place of Bruno Melo. In defense, Jacy takes the place of Thiago Santos, while the midfield will see the return of Walisson and Vini Paulista.

Coritiba will take the field with: Pedro Morisco; Tinga, Jacy, Maicon, and Felipe Jonatan; Walisson, Vini Paulista, and Josué; Lucas Ronier, Pedro Rocha, and Breno Lopes.

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