Missing four starters, São Paulo finish preparations for Vitória; | OneFootball

São Paulo wrapped up preparations to face Vitória this Saturday. On Friday morning, the Tricolor squad reported to SuperCT and carried out their final activities before the match for the 11th round of the Brazilian Championship, scheduled for 4:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Barradão. However, Roger Machado will have problems naming the São Paulo side, which travels to Salvador without four starters.

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How training went

The first part of the session took place indoors at SuperCT, where the coaching staff showed the players a video with tactical instructions. Afterwards, the squad went out onto the pitch for warm-up activities, followed by tactical training.

Roger Machado began the session with positional work, featuring coordinated movement, passing exchanges and build-up play. To wrap up the day, the team held an 11-v-11 scrimmage.

São Paulo’s delegation will travel to the city of Salvador late this afternoon.

Absences

Coach Roger Machado will be without important players. Luciano took part in part of Friday’s activities, but he will remain in São Paulo to continue treatment for a strain in his right calf. With the same issue, Sabino did an individual session indoors at the training center and also will not travel with the São Paulo delegation.

Bobadilla also trained separately from the rest of the squad after receiving three stitches in his right foot and will also miss São Paulo’s match this Saturday. Calleri, meanwhile, is still not fit to play after a head clash in last Saturday’s match against Cruzeiro and is another player staying in the state capital.

Lastly, Pablo Maia underwent surgery this Friday due to fractures to his face and nose, rounding out the Tricolor’s injury list.

Boost

On the other hand, Roger Machado will have youngster Lucca back, after he recovered from pain in the front of his right thigh. He trained normally with the squad and has been included in the squad list for Saturday’s match.

Probable lineup

As a result, Roger Machado is expected to field São Paulo with: Rafael; Lucas Ramon, Rafael Tolói, Alan Franco and Wendell; Danielzinho, Marcos Antônio and Cauly; Artur, André Silva and Ferreira

League standings

São Paulo has 20 points and sits in second place in the Brasileirão, five behind leaders Palmeiras. Against Vitória, the team is seeking a win to close the gap on its rival, who faces Corinthians on Sunday and, in the event of a slip-up, could see its lead cut to just two points.

São Paulo's next match

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