São Paulo to start Ferreira, midfielder back vs Cruzeiro; line-ups | OneFootball

São Paulo has named its lineup for tonight’s match against Cruzeiro, which opens the 10th round of the Brazilian Championship. Head coach Roger Machado has made changes to the team once again, bringing Ferreira into the attack and restoring Bobadilla to midfield.

São Paulo with two wingers

Roger Machado kept the same back line that started in the draw against Inter in the last round. In midfield, the main new feature is the return of Bobadilla, back after the FIFA international break. The Paraguayan will partner Marcos Antônio, while Danielzinho starts on the bench.

In attack, the coach opted for an offensive quartet with Artur and Ferreira on the wings. Luciano is expected to play deeper, as a No. 10, while Calleri will be the focal point up front. Tapia, Carlos Coronel, and Enzo Díaz are the new faces on the bench.

São Paulo will take the field with: Rafael; Lucas Ramon, Rafael Tolói, Sabino and Wendell; Marcos Antônio, Bobadilla and Luciano; Artur, Ferreira and Calleri.

Cruzeiro lineup announced

On the other side, Artur Jorge’s Cruzeiro has as its main new addition the return of left back Kaiki, who had been with the Brazilian national team. The rest of the lineup is the same one that beat Vitória 3-0 in the last round of the league.

Cruzeiro is lined up with: Matheus Cunha; William, Fabrício Bruno, Villalba and Kaiki; Matheus Henrique, Gerson and Matheus Pereira; Christian, Arroyo and Kaio Jorge.

How are the teams coming in?

São Paulo began the round in the top four of the Brasileirão and sits in fourth place with 17 points. Tricolor, however, has not won in three rounds, with two defeats and one draw. Cruzeiro, meanwhile, sits just inside the relegation zone with seven points and is coming off a home win.

Refereeing for São Paulo vs Cruzeiro

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