With Luciano, São Paulo wrap up prep for O’Higgins; likely XI

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·13 avril 2026

With Luciano, São Paulo wrap up prep for O’Higgins; likely XI

São Paulo wrapped up its preparations this Monday for the clash against O’Higgins-CHI in the second round of the Copa Sudamericana group stage. The team welcomed back Luciano, who had stayed indoors in the previous training session.

The forward joined Calleri, who trained normally last Sunday after suffering a concussion in the match against Cruzeiro. The expectation is that both will start against O’Higgins.

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On the other hand, São Paulo also has one doubt and one confirmed absentee for the match. Defensive midfielder Bobadilla, who did not face Vitória because of a cut on his right foot, remained under treatment at REFFIS Plus and will depend on his recovery to play. Center-back Sabino, meanwhile, will miss his third straight game due to strain in his right calf.

How was the training session?

After the warm-up on the SuperCT pitch, head coach Roger Machado held a tactical training session. The squad took part in a small-sided 11-v-11 drill, followed by technical exercises.

Lastly, the players worked with an emphasis on set pieces and carried out build-up play and finishing drills.

São Paulo’s likely lineup is: Rafael; Lucas Ramon, Rafael Tolói, Alan Franco and Enzo Díaz; Marcos Antônio, Danielzinho and Luciano; Artur, Ferreirinha and Calleri.

Tricolor faces O’Higgins this Tuesday at 7 p.m. (Brasília time) at Morumbis.

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