São Paulo: Crespo without defender for Vitória, Luciano set to play | OneFootball

Of course, in the last game of the year, coach Hernán Crespo would suffer yet another loss due to injury. In São Paulo’s training session this Friday (5th), at CT da Barra Funda, center-back Alan Franco was ruled out and will miss the match against Vitória in Salvador, for the Brasileirão.

The Tricolor squad trained and had the presence of Oscar. The midfielder, who is following medical protocol for rest after a vasovagal syncope, reunited with teammates, members of the coaching staff, and employees this morning, but is still not allowed to train.

The number 8 suffered an incident with cardiac alterations during exams at the CT on November 11, was hospitalized at Einstein Israelite Hospital, and was discharged on the 16th of the same month.

Oscar was welcomed with applause by the Tricolor squad (Photo: Rubens Chiri/SPFC)

After Oscar’s visit, the players resumed preparations with an eye on the match against Vitória, which will take place next Sunday (7th), at 4pm (Brasília time), at Barradão, in the final round of the Brazilian Championship.

In this morning’s activities, the players were divided into two groups: the starters did mobility and strength exercises with the fitness staff, as well as some regenerative work, while the rest trained on the pitch with Hernán Crespo’s coaching staff, which included strength, coordination, acceleration, technical drills, and small-sided games.

This group of starters included Luciano, who trained normally in the regenerative work with his teammates. He was substituted at the end of the match against Internacional due to issues in the adductor muscle of his left thigh, but is expected to play against Vitória.

Meanwhile, Alan Franco felt pain in his knee during the first half at Vila Belmiro. He left the game after 30 minutes. The Argentine had already been training with difficulties during the week, with some restricted activities. Right after leaving the field, he began ice treatment on the spot.

The center-back remained only in the indoor facilities of the Tricolor CT to treat pain in his right knee and is expected to miss São Paulo’s match at Barradão. Another confirmed absence is midfielder Bobadilla, who is suspended due to a third yellow card in the competition.

This Saturday (6th), Tricolor will hold their last training session in São Paulo before traveling to Salvador for their final commitment of the year.

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