São Paulo: Crespo loses two midfielders, defenders return | OneFootball

São Paulo held activities on the afternoon of this Friday (7th) at the Barra Funda Training Center and completed preparations to face Bragantino this Saturday (8th), at 9:00 PM (Brasília time), at Vila Belmiro, for the 33rd round of the Brazilian Championship.

As if the many injuries that Hernán Crespo has to deal with weren't enough, the Tricolor coach lost two more players for the match in Santos, midfielders Pablo Maia and Marcos Antonio.

The day of final adjustments for the Tricolor ahead of the clash with the team from Bragança Paulista included core, mobility, and running exercises on the pitch, guided by the fitness staff.

In addition to the exercises with the trainers, the players also carried out technical drills, finishing, and a small-sided game between two teams in a reduced space.

Crespo will have the return of Argentinians Alan Franco and Enzo Díaz, who are back from suspension after receiving their third yellow card and are expected to be in the starting lineup.

Since he has been playing with three midfielders, Hernán Crespo may start with Alisson joining Luiz Gustavo and Bobadilla in the trio. If he opts for a bolder approach, the coach could move Lucas into the playmaker role and form a forward duo with Luciano and Ferreirinha, who stood out in the draw against Flamengo.

Thus, a probable São Paulo lineup is: Rafael, Alan Franco, Arboleda, and Sabino; Cédric, Luiz Gustavo, Bobadilla, Lucas (Alisson), and Enzo Díaz; Ferreirinha and Luciano.

After the training session at the Training Center, the Tricolor squad headed to the Baixada Santista, where they will stay focused until the match against Bragantino.

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