At the training ground: São Paulo work all day, Dorival tests XI | OneFootball

São Paulo’s squad moved forward with its mid-season training schedule by holding activities in two sessions this Tuesday (7) at CT da Barra Funda.

The coaching staff is making the most of the break in the competition calendar caused by the World Cup to improve the team’s physical conditioning and tactical model.

In the morning, the players began with agility circuits and acceleration drills. They then took part in a small-sided possession exercise.

Later, head coach Dorival Júnior led a drill focused on transitions and building out from the back under pressure, requiring the players to make attacking runs at the defensive line, overlapping runs, one-on-one duels, and defensive cover.

To wrap up the morning session, the coach organized an open-field tactical exercise (11 v 11). The main focus was on refining collective principles such as high pressing, quick ball circulation, switches of play, immediate defensive transition (counter-pressing), vertical attacking play, and compact lines.

Strength work and continuation of activities

In the afternoon, the group moved indoors at the training center for a session supervised by the fitness staff.

Split into two subgroups that alternated between circuits, the players completed a session focused on developing and maintaining muscular strength.

The Tricolor squad is scheduled to continue training on Wednesday afternoon (8), once again at CT da Barra Funda, as part of the plan set for this mid-season training period.

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