Line-up: Under pressure, Roger goes strong v Juventude, doubts remain | OneFootball

In search of a place in the Copa do Brasil round of 16, São Paulo held its final training session this Tuesday (12) at CT da Barra Funda before the decisive clash against Juventude, which will be played on Wednesday night (13) at 7 p.m. (Brasília time) at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium.

With a 1-0 win in the first leg played on April 21 at Morumbi, thanks to a goal by Luciano, São Paulo earned the right to play for a draw to advance in the national competition. If they lose by one goal, the decision will go to a penalty shootout.

Tricolor’s preparation for the match against the team from Rio Grande do Sul began with a video shown by the coaching staff to the players. Then, the squad went out onto the pitch, where they carried out their warm-up.

After the physical work, the players received tactical instructions from head coach Roger Machado, who organized an 11-v-11 session with an eye on the match against the gaúchos.

According to what AVANTE MEU TRICOLOR has learned, Roger is expected to field his strongest lineup against Juventude, determined not to leave the door open for an upset.

Alan Franco and Rafael Tolói have not recovered and should remain unavailable. Dória will continue in central defense alongside Sabino.

Some doubts remain: at left-back, Enzo Díaz and Wendell traveled and are competing for the spot. In midfield and attack, the coach trained with variations involving Ferreirinha or Cauly, switching between a 4-2-4 and a 4-2-3-1.

São Paulo’s likely lineup should be Rafael; Cédric Soares, Dória, Sabino and Enzo Díaz (Wendell); Bobadilla, Danielzinho and Cauly (Ferreirinha); Artur, Luciano and Calleri.

The delegation leaves this afternoon for Porto Alegre (RS) and from there continues by bus to Caxias.

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