São Paulo line-up: Dorival debuts with Luciano, Alan Franco | OneFootball

Dorival Júnior led his first training session since returning to São Paulo on Monday afternoon (18).

The session wrapped up the team’s preparation for the match against Millonarios of Colombia, in the fifth round of Group C of the Copa Sudamericana, at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) this Tuesday (19), at Morumbi.

The clash will mark the beginning of the coach’s third spell at the club.

After giving his introductory press conference in the CT press room, Dorival gathered the squad in the auditorium for an initial talk.

He then oversaw tactical drills: an 11-on-11 scrimmage, a positional exercise without opposition, and set-piece repetitions. There was also a small-sided game for part of the squad.

The group was boosted by the return of Alan Franco and Luciano. The center-back is available again after suffering a minor strain in his right adductor, while the number 10 returns after recovering from swelling in the back of his right thigh.

With little time to get to know the squad in depth, the expectation is that Dorival will keep the lineup used in recent matches.

The likely São Paulo lineup should take the field with Rafael; Lucas Ramón, Alan Franco, Sabino and Wendell; Bobadilla, Danielzinho and Cauly (Ferreirinha); Artur, Luciano and Calleri.

Leading Group C with eight points, São Paulo could leave the field at least qualified for the playoff round if they win and other results go their way.

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