São Paulo line-up: Dorival set to ring changes for Flamengo decider | OneFootball

São Paulo continued its preparations for next Sunday’s (26) clash against Flamengo, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at the Maracanã, in a match valid for the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship. The squad trained on Friday morning (24) at the Barra Funda training center.

The day’s schedule began with a video analysis session led by the coaching staff. Then, out on the pitch, the players completed a warm-up focused on mobility, fundamentals, and passing drills, followed by a possession exercise under the guidance of the fitness staff.

In the main part of training, Dorival Júnior and his assistants oversaw a tactical attack-versus-defense drill, wrapping up the day with additional crossing and finishing exercises.

The Tricolor will hold its final training session before traveling to Rio de Janeiro on Saturday morning (25).

The Morumbi club has gone six matches without a win in the country’s main competition and appears to be in free fall, even after the nearly two-month break in the calendar for the World Cup.

For the clash against the Rio side, where a win is more necessary than ever, Dorival will make changes. In defense, one is mandatory, as Rafael Tolói left the comeback defeat to Athletico-PR injured. Sabino, now fully fit, is expected to be the option.

Changes are also expected in midfield and attack. Pablo Maia, who started last Wednesday (22) and was accused by the fans of making a mistake on one of the Paraná side’s goals, could be dropped for Victor Sá to come in.

The new face in Rio should be Aurélio Buta. The Portuguese-Angolan full-back, cleared by the BID, was officially presented and is expected to be included in the squad for the first time.

The probable São Paulo lineup to face Flamengo should be Rafael; Lucas Ramón, Arboleda, Sabino and Wendel; Bobadilla and Marcos Antônio; Artur, Luciano, Calleri and Victor Sá.

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