São Paulo: Alisson returns, Cotia youth in for Santos clash | OneFootball

Hardly had they celebrated the victory over Flamengo in the Brasileirão, São Paulo already concluded their preparation this Friday (30th) for the weekend's classic against Santos, which is part of the Paulistão.

The training at the Barra Funda training center had many new developments and also some concerns. Alisson, who did not complete his move to Corinthians after the rival did not agree with the tricolor's loan conditions, was reintegrated into the squad and participated in the activities led by Crespo as usual.

The midfielder, in fact, proved that everything is fine with the squad. He was warmly welcomed by some colleagues, with lots of jokes and laughter, especially with his buddy Pablo Maia. Watch at the end of the article.

DUO MAY BE LEFT OUT

The morning adjustments for the San-São began with a warm-up process, which also included a physical circuit. During this part of the training, forward Calleri and midfielder Danielzinho, starters against Flamengo, stayed inside the training center for physical work, but they do not worry the Tricolor. However, the duo may be rested by Crespo for the classic, to avoid major wear and tear in this hectic national calendar.

Afterwards, the São Paulo players were divided into two teams for a collective exercise, where Crespo tested the line-ups for the next match. There was also a finishing practice for part of the group.

The starters in the comeback against Flamengo, in the opening of the Brasileirão last Wednesday (28th), also performed recovery exercises indoors and ran on the field.

Just like in the return on last Monday (29th), coach Hernán Crespo called up Igor Felisberto, Djhordney, and Tetê to join the training – they participated in the tricolor's runner-up campaign in the last Copinha. Besides the trio, the Argentine coach invited a group of young players from Cotia to take part in this morning's training in the São Paulo capital.

WILL THE TEAM ROTATE?

As they will have two consecutive games against Santos, this Saturday (31st) for the Paulista, and next Wednesday (4/2), for the Brasileirão, coach Crespo might rest some starters, giving the squad more playtime, possibly promoting, even, the return of attacking midfielder Lucas to the starting team, who was left out against Flamengo by the Argentine coach's technical choice. He might also change the scheme again, returning to the 4-3-3 formation.

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