São Paulo back in training with surprises and an unexpected signing | OneFootball

After three days off, São Paulo finally returns to work on the afternoon of this Thursday (5), resuming training under the command of Hernán Crespo at the Barra Funda training center.

Due to the elimination in the Paulistão semifinal against Palmeiras, the Tricolor will have a ten-day period without matches. Thus, they organized their schedule well, initially giving rest to their main players. On Monday (2), there was a general break, while on Tuesday (3) and Wednesday (4), only players in physical recovery worked at the training center.

Some players were absent for Crespo in recent games but are expected to reinforce the squad starting this week. Ryan Francisco is progressing in his physical transition stage after knee surgery on his left knee, but he will not be an option for the coach soon. The expectation is that the forward, revealed in Cotia, will return to play only in April for the team.

Who should already work normally is the skillful winger Lucca, who had pains in the back of his left thigh, as well as midfielder Danielzinho, who was on the bench in the classic against Palmeiras for not being in his ideal physical condition.

The Departure of Those Who Didn't Go

A duo that was very close to leaving the Tricolor at the beginning of the year, Alisson and Ferraresi will finally head to Rio de Janeiro to finalize with their new clubs. While the midfielder will reunite with Zubeldia at Fluminense, the Venezuelan defender has agreed to join Botafogo on loan. Both will leave on loan.

If Crespo loses two names that were not being much utilized, he gains a new versatile option in the squad, right-back Moreira, returned by Porto after an unsuccessful loan period with the Portuguese team.

The young player revealed by São Paulo was injured in Europe once again, leading to Porto's decision not to continue with him. Moreira was already attending the Barra Funda training center, where he is recovering from his injury. Last Sunday (1), Moreira even joined the Tricolor delegation to Arena Barueri, to watch the team in the Paulistão semifinal against Palmeiras. Now, he stays permanently with the club.

Now, back with the Morumbi team, he will have to fight hard for a spot. In the right-back position, he has four competitors: Lucas Ramón, Maik, Cédric Soares, and the young Igor Felisberto, the latter who also alternates with the under-20 team. Thus, Moreira is also being internally considered to compete for a spot as a midfielder for Hernán Crespo for the rest of the season.

At 4 PM (Brasília time) this Thursday, the Tricolor will reconvene and have four consecutive days of training at the training center, as they begin to prepare for their commitments in the Brasileirão. The first of these is only on the 12th, against Chapecoense, playing at the Canindé stadium.

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