Calleri impresses Crespo, eyes starting spot in derby vs Corinthians | OneFootball

After defeating São Bernardo 1-0 last Thursday (15th) at Morumbi, the São Paulo squad returned to training on Friday morning (16th) at the Barra Funda training center and began preparations for their first derby of the season: against Corinthians next Sunday (18th), at 4pm (Brasília time), in Itaquera, for the third round of the Campeonato Paulista.

With an eye on the clash against their rivals, the coaching staff split the players into two groups this morning: those who played the most minutes against the team from Grande ABC did recovery exercises, while the rest trained on the pitch.

The field activities included a physical and coordination circuit, possession drills in tight spaces, various matchups, and a scrimmage between two teams.

For the derby, coach Hernán Crespo is certain to have only right-back Maik returning, as he served a suspension in Thursday’s match after being sent off in the Paulistão opener.

There is hope for the return of defender Alan Franco. Rested against São Bernardo due to the risk of injury, he has reportedly been working separately to be fully fit.

One absence by choice is likely to be Alisson, as the midfielder is negotiating a transfer precisely to the rival from the east side.

This Saturday (17th), São Paulo will hold their final training session before facing their rivals, when the Argentine coach is expected to decide the lineup.

With strong performances from Luciano and Calleri, both should start the match. A probable São Paulo lineup is Rafael; Cédric Soares (Maik), Arboleda, Sabino, and Wendell; Pablo Maia, Danielzinho (Alan Franco), Marcos Antônio, and Lucas; Luciano (Ferreirinha) and Calleri (Tapia).

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