São Paulo wrap up preparations for Santos derby, probable line-up revealed | OneFootball

This Saturday, at SuperCT, São Paulo wrapped up its preparations for the derby against Santos, valid for the 24th round of the Brazilian Championship. The teams will face each other this Sunday at 8:30 PM (Brasília time), at Vila Belmiro.

Hernán Crespo is expected to make changes to São Paulo’s lineup, with an eye on the return match against LDU in the Libertadores. To rest players, Cédric, currently the starting right-back, may be replaced by Maílton, who could make his debut in the starting eleven.

Additionally, with Tápia (suspended) out, Dinenno is likely to appear in the starting eleven, taking Luciano’s place. Left-back Enzo Díaz may also be rested, making way for Patryk. Calleri, André Silva, and Ryan Francisco remain sidelined as they recover from their respective physical issues.

The good news is that Oscar and Luiz Gustavo might return after training normally with their teammates.

Thus, São Paulo is expected to take the field with: Rafael; Maílton, Rafel Tolói, Alan Franco, Sabino and Patryk (Wendell); Alisson (Oscar), Pablo Maia and Rodriguinho; Rigoni and Dinenno (Luciano)

São Paulo’s Situation

After being defeated in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals, São Paulo now turns its attention to the clash against Peixe, for the 24th round of the Brazilian Championship. The match kicks off on Sunday (21st), at Vila Belmiro, starting at 8:30 PM (Brasília time).

The capital club currently sits in seventh place in the national tournament, with 35 points earned.

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