Called up by Brazil, Kelvyn joins youth side's Paulista build-up | OneFootball

This Friday (22), São Paulo’s youth teams trained at CFA Laudo Natel with a focus on their upcoming Campeonato Paulista fixtures. The day was also marked by forward Kelvyn’s call-up to the Brazil U-17 national team.

Before the U-17 training session began, the squad applauded Kelvyn’s call-up. He was selected for two friendlies against the United States, to be played in Natal. The matches are scheduled for June 7 and 10 at Arena das Dunas.

After the session, Kelvyn spoke about his happiness over the call-up, but emphasized the team’s focus on the Paulista.

“First of all, I want to thank God. It’s a huge achievement to go to the national team, a childhood dream. I worked very hard and have been performing well to get here. Now I have to keep working, because first we need to focus on the Campeonato Paulista, secure the three points tomorrow and, after that, join the national team and perform well,” said the Made In Cotia player.

U-17 Training – Credits: Victor Wajnsztejn / São Paulo FC

U-17 Training – Credits: Victor Wajnsztejn / São Paulo FC

The U-15 and U-17 training sessions, led by coaches Vinícius dos Santos and Menta, were similar, with both focusing on set pieces, especially rehearsed corner-kick routines. The activities ended with finishing drills.

In the U-20s, the players who had fewer minutes in last Wednesday’s (20) match against Criciúma carried out on-field activities to maintain match rhythm and then moved on to recovery work at Reffis.

During the afternoon, the younger age groups carried out specific training sessions. The U-10s took part in activities aimed at the players’ technical development.

For the U-12s, coach Leonardo Mantovani started training with a warm-up and then organized short four-minute games. The goal was to encourage quick passing and decision-making. Each player was allowed only three touches on the ball; if that limit was exceeded, possession went to the opposing team. While waiting on the sidelines between games, the players took part in a coordination session led by instructor Altair Ramos, with playful rope exercises.

Meanwhile, in the U-13s, coach Adílson organized a scrimmage and used the activity to correct positioning and guide the players throughout the game.

U-13 Training – Credits: Victor Wajnsztejn / São Paulo FC

U-13 Training – Credits: Victor Wajnsztejn / São Paulo FC

U-12 Training – Credits: Victor Wajnsztejn / São Paulo FC

U-13 Training – Credits: Victor Wajnsztejn / São Paulo FC

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