Crespo starts Lucas for São Paulo, midfield returns v Mirassol, line-ups | OneFootball

São Paulo is set for the upcoming match against Mirassol, valid for the 30th round of the Brazilian Championship. Coach Hernán Crespo has defined the team with Lucas Moura in the starting lineup, and also includes two returns in the midfield. The young Maik also gets an opportunity on the right wing.

Lucas returns to the starting lineup and five more changes

São Paulo will have Lucas in the starting lineup for the first time under Crespo's command. The number 7 has struggled with physical issues and hasn't started a game since March this year, when he played 83 minutes in the Paulistão semifinal against Palmeiras.

Besides Lucas, the Tricolor also has five other changes, with three important returns. Three changes are already in defense: Enzo Díaz has recovered from hip pain that kept him out of the game against Grêmio and returns to the left wing. On the right side, young Maik won the battle with Maílton and will have an opportunity. Meanwhile, in defense, Ferraresi replaces Sabino.

In midfield, São Paulo will have the returns of Bobadilla, back after playing for the Paraguayan national team during the FIFA date, and Pablo Maia, who took Rodriguinho's spot. Lucas, in turn, will pair with Tapia in attack, creating a combination with plenty of mobility.

São Paulo is lined up with: Rafael; Alan Franco, Arboleda, and Ferraresi; Maik, Bobadilla, Marcos Antônio, Pablo Maia, and Enzo Díaz; Tapia and Lucas.

The Tricolor has an extensive list of absentees. Ten players from the São Paulo squad are in the medical department: Wendell (partial rupture of the plantar fascia in the left foot), Cédric Soares (fracture in the big toe of the right foot), Oscar (muscle injury in the left calf), Luan (adductor injury in the right thigh), Rafael Tolói (muscle injury in the left thigh), Leandro (pain in the right knee), Calleri (ACL surgery in the left knee), André Silva (posterior cruciate ligament injury and anterior cruciate ligament strain in the right knee), Ryan Francisco (ACL surgery and meniscus injury in the left knee) and Dinenno (pain in the right knee).

Mirassol also modified

On the other side, Mirassol also comes with changes. In attack, coach Rafael Guanaes chose Cristian to replace Negueba, who is suspended due to three yellow cards. In midfield, Carlos Eduardo takes Gabriel's spot, who is injured.

In goal, the novelty is the return of goalkeeper Walter, who is returning to the starting lineup after serving a suspension in the last round.

Mirassol's lineup is: Walter; Daniel Borges, João Victor, Jemmes, and Reinaldo; Neto Moura, Danielzinho, Carlos Eduardo, and Guilherme Marques; Alesson and Cristian.

Besides Negueba and Gabriel, Rafael Guanaes will also be without Alex Muralha, suspended, and Edson Carioca, Lucas Ramon, and PH, all in the medical department.

The match between Mirassol and São Paulo kicks off soon, at 18:30 (Brasília time) this Sunday, at the Municipal Stadium José Campos Maia, in Mirassol (SP).

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