Pablo Maia returns from injury, should he start v Corinthians? Vote! | OneFootball

São Paulo resumed training this Sunday at SuperCT and received some good news: midfielder Pablo Maia, who is recovering from a tendon injury in his right foot, participated in training as normal, without any restrictions.

With this, the midfielder should be available to coach Hernán Crespo for the derby against Corinthians, which takes place this Thursday at 7:30 PM (Brasília time), at Neo Química Arena, for the 34th round of the Brazilian Championship.

And you, fan? Do you think Pablo Maia should go straight back into São Paulo’s starting lineup against Corinthians? Vote in the poll below!

A starter in the last 12 matches under Crespo’s command, Pablo Maia is expected to be back in the squad for the Majestoso. The question now is whether the Argentine coach will choose to use him from the start or prefer to preserve him physically.

The situation is complicated by the lack of alternatives in the position. Tricolor has 11 players in the medical department, including midfielders like Marcos Antônio (injury to the left hamstring), Luan (right adductor injury), and Oscar (vasovagal syncope). With so many absences, Crespo may have little room to choose.

São Paulo’s position in the standings

São Paulo has gone two games without a win and is in eighth place in the Brasileirão standings, with 45 points. The team’s goal is to secure a spot in the 2026 Libertadores. However, the gap to Fluminense, who currently holds the last G7 spot, is six points.

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