São Paulo line-up: after Sula rest, Roger fields ‘elite’ side v Corinthians | OneFootball

After landing in São Paulo on the morning of last Friday (9) — after defending top spot in Group C of the Copa Sudamericana against O’Higgins (0-0) in Chile — São Paulo’s squad trained this Saturday (10) at the Barra Funda training center for the derby against Corinthians, which will be played on Sunday night (11) at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time) in Itaquera, for the 15th round of the Brazilian Championship.

Preparation for the Majestoso began with a video shown by the coaching staff to the players. Next, the squad went out onto the pitch and carried out their warm-up with the fitness staff before working with coach Roger Machado.

With an eye on the clash against their rival, the São Paulo manager made tactical adjustments and simulated defensive and attacking situations.

After resting ten players in the continental match, the expectation is that São Paulo will field its strongest possible lineup for the derby, which is important for maintaining its place in the Copa Libertadores qualification zone (the Tricolor is fourth, with 24 points).

For the match at the rival’s stadium, Roger has only one doubt in defense. Usual starters Rafael Tolói and Alan Franco are doubts for the match. The former has missed the last two games with pain in his left calf. The Argentine is out with a minor strain in his right adductor.

If neither of them is available, Dória will remain in the starting eleven and will partner Sabino.

Defensive midfielder Bobadilla, who was rested for the match against the Chileans in Rancagua, took part normally in this afternoon’s activities and is available for the Majestoso.

The likely São Paulo lineup to face its rival should be Rafael; Cédric Soares, Dória (Rafael Tolói), Sabino and Wendell; Bobadilla, Danielzinho and Cauly; Artur, Luciano and Calleri.

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