Boosted, São Paulo complete tactical drill before facing Cruzeiro | OneFootball

On the morning of this Good Friday, the São Paulo squad returned to SuperCT to wrap up preparations for the clash against Cruzeiro, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Saturday at Morumbis. Head coach Roger Machado welcomed some players back to club activities and also saw Alan Franco make progress in his recovery.

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How training went

First, the coaching staff showed the players a video with instructions for the match. Then, the squad did warm-up exercises before an 11-on-11 tactical session.

Roger Machado also held an attack-versus-defense drill and, to wrap up the day, a finishing session for some of the players.

Absences

Sidelined since the derby against Palmeiras, Alan Franco made progress in his recovery after feeling pain in his right calf. The center back did running work on the pitch this Friday under the supervision of the club’s physiotherapy staff.

However, the Argentine is still unavailable for São Paulo. In addition to him, Lucas (two fractured ribs), Ryan Francisco (in transition), and Paulinho (ligament strain in his left knee) are in the medical department and will also miss out for Tricolor.

Reinforcements

On the other hand, Enzo Díaz is back as an option to face Cruzeiro after serving an automatic suspension against Internacional. Back from international duty with the Chilean and Paraguayan national teams, respectively, Tapia and Bobadilla also bolster São Paulo, along with youngsters Igor Felisberto, Djhordney, Pedro Ferreira, and Lucca, who had been with the Under-20 national team.

Probable lineup

Thus, Roger Machado is expected to field the following team: Rafael, Lucas Ramon, Rafael Tolói, Sabino and Enzo Diaz; Danielzinho, Marcos Antônio and Bobadilla; Artur, Luciano and Calleri

League standings

São Paulo is going through a rough patch and is on a run of three games without a win, with two defeats and one draw. In the last round, Roger Machado’s side drew 1-1 away to Internacional. As a result, the team dropped to fourth place in the standings with 17 points in the Brazilian Championship.

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