São Paulo make changes, striker debuts v Internacional; line-ups | OneFootball

São Paulo has announced its lineup for this evening’s clash against Internacional, valid for the ninth round of the Brazilian Championship. Head coach Roger Machado changed the team’s tactical setup and handed winger Artur his debut, in addition to making changes in defense and midfield.

Internacional and São Paulo face off on Wednesday night starting at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Beira-Rio in Porto Alegre (RS).

São Paulo with changes

Head coach Roger Machado made four changes in total compared to the team that faced Palmeiras before the FIFA international break. The changes begin in defense, with Rafael Tolói replacing the injured Alan Franco and Wendell taking the place of the suspended Enzo Díaz.

In midfield, the coach gave Pablo Maia a chance amid Bobadilla’s absence, as he was with Paraguay during the FIFA international break. Finally, the attacking duo becomes a front three with the inclusion of debutant Artur, who gets his first opportunity under Roger.

São Paulo’s lineup is: Rafael; Lucas Ramon, Rafael Tolói, Sabino and Wendell; Pablo Maia, Danielzinho and Marcos Antônio; Artur, Luciano and Calleri.

Inter also announces lineup

On the other side, Internacional will also have changes in defense and attack. In goal, Anthoni takes Rochet’s spot, while Victor Gabriel replaces Félix Torres. Up front, Alerrandro gets the nod in place of Vitinho, who is serving a suspension.

Inter will line up with: Anthoni; Aguirre, Mercado, Victor Gabriel and Bernabei; Villagra, Bruno Henrique, Paulinho and Bruno Gomes; Alan Patrick and Alerrandro.

How do the teams come into the match?

São Paulo began the round as runners-up in the Brazilian Championship with 16 points, but they have not won in their last two matches, suffering back-to-back defeats. Internacional, meanwhile, sits 12th in the table with eight points and comes in on the back of two straight wins.

Officiating crew for Internacional x São Paulo

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