São Paulo to field Oscar and Lucas in Libertadores decider vs LDU | OneFootball

The optimism of São Paulo's fans for the qualification to the Copa Libertadores semifinals is set to increase.

According to information released by 'ESPN', the Tricolor should count on the reinforcements of midfielders Oscar and Lucas for the return leg of the quarterfinals against LDU, at 7pm (Brasília time) on Thursday (25), at Morumbi. The Tricolor needs to overturn a two-goal disadvantage from the Ecuadorians to qualify.

According to the broadcaster, the duo is expected to be selected by coach Hernán Crespo for the decision, but should remain as an option on the bench.

Among the two, one is almost certain to return on Thursday. Oscar has been working without restrictions with the squad since Friday (19). On the last Monday (22), he participated in all the ball training alongside his teammates, as well as performing a physical supplement, showing he has recovered from fractures in three lumbar vertebrae.

Meanwhile, Lucas worked with physical preparation and continued his progress after arthroscopy on his right knee on Monday.

Still according to 'ESPN', he repeated the workouts on Tuesday, but the expectation is that he will return to normal training with the squad on Wednesday (24), increasing his chances of being selected.

Crespo also took advantage of this morning's training, the first with all the players, including the starters in the classic against Santos over the weekend, to evaluate who should form the attack on Thursday. With Luciano guaranteed, the doubt is for the other spot, initially contested by Ferreirinha and Rigoni.

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