With Cédric injured and Maik suspended, Mailton set for São Paulo chance | OneFootball

Mailton is set to get a new opportunity as a starter for São Paulo next Sunday against Vasco at São Januário, in the Brazilian Championship.

The right-back is the only one available for the match, as Cédric Soares is still recovering from a fracture in his right toe, while Maik will have to serve an automatic suspension due to an accumulation of yellow cards.

Cédric Soares is considered the undisputed starter for the position. Maik, on the other hand, has been winning the competition against Mailton for the role of direct substitute at right-back.

Signed in the last transfer window to challenge Cédric Soares on the flank, Mailton arrived at Morumbi with high expectations, as he had been one of Chapecoense's standout players in Serie B. However, he has not yet managed to convince coach Hernán Crespo.

Mailton has played eight matches wearing the São Paulo jersey, with six losses and only two wins. He was a starter on just two occasions, against Santos and Grêmio. On both occasions, the Tricolor ended up being defeated.

Sunday's match against Vasco is the perfect opportunity for Mailton to show that he is capable of delivering the same performance at São Paulo as he did with Chapecoense. For the club from Santa Catarina, he contributed to 16 goals this season.

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