São Paulo: Ferraresi returns, centre-back spot open vs Grêmio | OneFootball

On the morning of this Tuesday (14), at the Barra Funda Training Center, São Paulo’s squad continued preparations for the clash with Grêmio – the match is scheduled for next Thursday (16), at 7:00 p.m. (Brasília time), in Porto Alegre (RS), for the 28th round of the Brazilian Championship.

This morning’s activities featured the presence of center-back Ferraresi, who returned after representing the Venezuelan national team in a friendly against Argentina in the USA – the São Paulo player started and played the full 90 minutes in the match held in Miami.

Ferraresi, recovered from a muscle injury, was set to play for Venezuela against Belize, also in the USA, this morning, but the friendly was canceled. As a result, he became an unexpected reinforcement for the Tricolor for the clash against the team from Rio Grande do Sul.

The day began with coordination, mobility, and speed exercises led by the fitness coaches. Next, the players carried out a technical drills session and possession with transition work.

Then, focusing on the match against Grêmio, coach Hernán Crespo led an 11-vs-11 tactical session that made adjustments and tested variations. Finally, some players practiced finishing.

With Ferraresi, Crespo sees competition for a spot in the Tricolor’s back line. Yet another area with uncertainty.

For the clash against the Gaúchos, the coach will not be able to count on Pablo Maia, suspended due to his third yellow card. With Bobadilla still with his national team and Luan recovering from injury, the tendency is for the veteran Luiz Gustavo to come into the team.

The likely São Paulo lineup to face Grêmio should be Rafael; Alan Franco, Arboleda and Sabino (Ferraresi); Cédric Soares, Luiz Gustavo, Marcos Antônio, Rodriguinho and Enzo Díaz; Luciano and Tapia.

On the afternoon of this Wednesday (15), in the afternoon, the Tricolor will hold its final training session at the training center before departing for Rio Grande do Sul.

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