São Paulo line-up: Dorival debuts boosted by Luciano, Alan Franco | OneFootball

Dorival Júnior led his first training session on Monday afternoon (18) in his return to São Paulo.

The activity wrapped up the team’s preparation for the match against Millonarios of Colombia, in the fifth round of Group C of the Copa Sudamericana, at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Tuesday (19), at Morumbi.

The clash will mark the beginning of the coach’s third spell at the club.

After giving his introductory press conference in the CT press room, Dorival gathered the squad in the auditorium for an initial talk.

He then oversaw tactical work: an 11-vs-11 scrimmage, a positional exercise without opposition, and repeated set-piece drills. There was also a small-sided game for part of the squad.

The group was boosted by the return of Alan Franco and Luciano. The center-back is available again after suffering a minor strain in his right adductor, while the No. 10 returns after recovering from swelling in the back of his right thigh.

With little time to get to know the squad in depth, the tendency is for Dorival to keep the lineup used in recent matches.

The likely São Paulo lineup should take the field with Rafael; Lucas Ramón, Alan Franco, Sabino and Wendell; Bobadilla, Danielzinho and Cauly (Ferreirinha); Artur, Luciano and Calleri.

Top of Group C with eight points, São Paulo could leave the field having secured at least a playoff spot if they win and other results go their way.

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