São Paulo line-up: Roger gets attack boost, loses defender | OneFootball

São Paulo have completed their preparations during this FIFA break and are ready for the clash with Internacional, which will be played this Wednesday (4/1), at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Beira-Rio, in the Brazilian Championship.

On the morning of Tuesday (31), at the Barra Funda training center, the Tricolor squad held their final session before traveling to Porto Alegre, where they will face the team from Rio Grande do Sul in the 9th round of the Brasileirão.

São Paulo’s final adjustments began with a warm-up led by the fitness staff. Then, continuing the tactical work developed over the past few days, coach Roger Machado oversaw a drill focused on movement and build-up play.

There was also a small-sided scrimmage, set-piece practice, and additional crossing and finishing work.

GAINS AND LOSSES

Recently signed, forward Artur has been registered in the CBF’s BID and is available for the match in Rio Grande do Sul. The newcomer joined São Paulo on loan from Botafogo until the end of the season, with a purchase option at the end of that period.

Meanwhile, center-back Alan Franco, who has pain in his right calf, did not take part in this morning’s training session and remained under treatment at REFFIS Plus. The Argentine will not travel south with the squad and will miss out for Roger Machado.

For the clash against the team from Rio Grande do Sul, Roger also knows he will be without left-back Enzo Díaz, who is suspended after receiving his third yellow card in the defeat to Palmeiras.

The match against his former club should mark Roger’s debut with a new tactical setup. The change is also expected to be helped by Bobadilla’s absence, as he is not expected to return in time from the FIFA break, during which he is representing Paraguay.

Thus, São Paulo’s likely lineup should be Rafael; Lucas Ramon, Arboleda, Sabino and Wendell; Danielzinho and Marcos Antônio; Artur (Cauly), Luciano and Ferreirinha; Calleri.

In the afternoon, the São Paulo squad will travel on a charter flight to Porto Alegre, where they will face Inter, who are 12th in the standings. Sitting 3rd, Tricolor want to resume their push for the top of the Brasileirão.

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