São Paulo line-up: defender still out, Luciano may lose his place | OneFootball

São Paulo’s squad trained this Friday (3) at the Barra Funda training center and wrapped up preparations for the clash with Cruzeiro. The match against the Minas Gerais side will be played on Saturday night (4), at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Morumbi, for the 10th round of the Brazilian Championship.

The Tricolor’s final day of preparations began with a video shown to the players by the coaching staff. Next, the squad went through a warm-up before carrying out an 11-on-11 tactical session led by head coach Roger Machado.

The São Paulo manager also oversaw an attack-versus-defense drill, as well as additional finishing work for some players.

Center-back Alan Franco, who is recovering from pain in his right calf, ran on the pitch under the supervision of the physiotherapists. He remains unavailable for the team.

On the other hand, after serving an automatic suspension in the draw with Internacional on Wednesday (1), Enzo Díaz is available again. He is competing with Wendell for a spot.

Another change should come in midfield. Bobadilla returned from the Paraguay national team during the FIFA international break and could reappear in the starting eleven. The change could also involve Ferreirinha coming in, since Roger praised the team’s performance with two wide wingers. In that scenario, Luciano would lose his place in the side.

The probable Tricolor lineup to face Cruzeiro should be Rafael; Lucas Ramon, Rafael Tolói, Sabino and Wendell (Enzo Díaz); Bobadilla, Danielzinho and Marcos Antônio; Artur, Calleri and Ferreirinha (Luciano).

With 17 points from nine matches, Tricolor sit fourth in the Brasileirão.

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