São Paulo: Bobadilla could start in Copa do Brasil tie vs Bragantino | OneFootball

São Paulo trained on the morning of this Friday (20), at the Barra Funda training center, and completed preparations for the single quarter-final match of the Campeonato Paulista against Bragantino, at the Cícero de Souza Marques stadium, in Bragança Paulista (SP). The match is scheduled for 6:30 PM (Brasília time) this Saturday (21).

Hernán Crespo and his assistants led another tactical session of 11 against 11, followed by set-piece repetitions.

Forward Ferreirinha, who was rested in the victory against Ponte Preta due to a strain in his right adductor, trained the entire time with his teammates and may strengthen the group.

Another player who was not in Campinas (SP) due to physical issues and is cleared to return is midfielder Bobadilla, who participated in all the week's training sessions after recovering from a trauma in the anterior region of his right thigh.

The decisive Paulistão match could mark the debut of midfielder Cauly for the Tricolor. Announced on Monday (16), he was registered in the State Championship and worked alongside the group all week.

The expectation is that, with a full week of training, and given the knockout nature of the match, coach Hernán Crespo will field the strongest lineup in the interior.

There is only one doubt for the match against Bragantino: whether or not to return to the three-defender system. With Arboleda available again, this is a possibility, especially considering the decision is away from home.

A potential São Paulo lineup for Saturday could be formed with Rafael; Lucas Ramon, Alan Franco, Sabino, and Enzo Díaz; Bobadilla (Arboleda or Pablo Maia), Danielzinho, Marcos Antônio, and Lucas; Luciano and Calleri.

The São Paulo delegation will travel by bus to Bragança on Saturday afternoon (21) and will head straight to the stadium for the game.

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