Lucas' starting spot in doubt for São Paulo v Grêmio clash | OneFootball

São Paulo is ready to face Grêmio this Wednesday (11th), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Morumbi, for the third round of the Brazilian Championship.

On Tuesday morning (10th), at the Barra Funda Training Center, the squad carried out their final activity before the clash against the team from Rio Grande do Sul.

The coaching staff started the day with a video shown to the players. Afterwards, already on the pitch, the players trained with their focus on the upcoming match against Grêmio.

After the warm-up, the coaching staff led a physical training session, which included speed and changes of direction.

Next, coach Hernán Crespo gathered the group for a tactical training session, which also focused on set-piece drills. There was also a small-sided game between two teams in a reduced space.

For the match, Crespo is expected to field his strongest lineup. This means the return of the attacking duo Luciano and Calleri to the starting eleven. Both were rested in the last two games (number 10, since the Argentine started against Santos at Vila Belmiro in the last Brasileirão match), but both ended up being decisive for São Paulo even when coming off the bench.

There is also anticipation for Lucas Ramon's debut as a starter. The right-back came on during the weekend's match and ended up providing the assist for Lucas's goal.

Speaking of Lucas, still working towards better physical condition, the idol is a doubt and may remain an option on the bench.

Another change is in defense, where Sabino, who was rested on Saturday, may return to the starting eleven.

The likely São Paulo lineup should be Rafael; Alan Franco, Arboleda, and Sabino; Lucas Ramon (Maik), Bobadilla (Lucas), Danielzinho, Marcos Antônio, and Enzo Díaz (Wendell); Luciano and Calleri.

With one win and one draw in the first two games, still unbeaten in the main national competition, São Paulo sits seventh in the table with four points. The team is unbeaten in four matches, a feat not achieved since August of last year.

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