Derby line-up: Pablo Maia trains, could face Corinthians | OneFootball

With training this Sunday (16) at the Barra Funda Training Center, Tricolor resumed preparations during this FIFA break for the derby against Corinthians, which will be played next Thursday (20) at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Itaquerão, valid for the 34th round of the Brazilian Championship.

The squad’s morning began with muscle strengthening exercises indoors. Afterwards, the players moved to the pitch and went through the warm-up process with the fitness coaches.

Next, the coaching staff led a possession drill in a reduced space. Then, the players engaged in individual and group duels. Finally, a series of matches between three teams wrapped up another day of adjustments with an eye on the derby.

Midfielder Pablo Maia, following the projection for his reintegration into the squad after suffering a tendon injury in his right foot, participated in all activities without restrictions.

If he regains his best physical form by Thursday, he will be guaranteed a spot in the starting lineup, as coach Hernán Crespo needs good news amid the chaos of injury cases.

The likely Tricolor lineup for Itaquera will be Rafael; Rafael Tolói (Ferraresi), Alan Franco and Sabino; Maik (Cédric Soares), Luiz Gustavo, Pablo Maia, Bobadilla and Ferreirinha (Patryck); Lucas (Tapia) and Luciano.

São Paulo will resume preparations for the derby this Monday (17).

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