São Paulo ready for crucial derby v Santos, probable line-up revealed | OneFootball

São Paulo once again opened its doors to the press during the last training session in preparation for the derby against Santos, part of the Campeonato Paulista. The Tricolor squad, with Alisson on the field, concluded their preparation for the important match on Friday morning at the SuperCT.

São Paulo and Santos will face off on Saturday night at 8:30 PM (Brasília time) at Morumbis, for the sixth round of the Paulistão.

How was the training?

The press was able to watch the initial movements of São Paulo's last training before the derby but had to leave the SuperCT right after the warm-up. The main highlight was midfielder Alisson, reintegrated into the squad after a failed negotiation with Corinthians. He trained normally and is available to the coaching staff.

On the other hand, Calleri and Danielzinho were not on the field during the period the press observed the activities. The forward and the midfielder engaged in physical exercises inside the SuperCT but are not a concern for the derby this Saturday. Both, it should be noted, were starters against Flamengo midweek.

New sports manager of São Paulo, Rafinha, attended the field activities, as did the football executive Rui Costa, who arrived shortly after.

Absences

São Paulo has no new absences for the derby against Santos. The only players unavailable for coach Hernán Crespo are André Silva and Ryan Francisco, who are still recovering from injuries and continue their respective treatments.

Probable lineup

Given the need for a result, São Paulo is likely to field its strongest lineup, similar to the one that faced Flamengo midweek.

A probable lineup for São Paulo includes: Rafael; Arboleda, Alan Franco, and Sabino; Maik, Bobadilla, Marcos Antônio, Danielzinho (Pablo Maia), and Enzo Díaz (Wendell); Luciano and Calleri (Lucas).

Standings situation

São Paulo is very close to the relegation zone of the Campeonato Paulista, with only four points in 14th place. Therefore, a victory is crucial for the Tricolor to distance itself from the Z2 and still have a chance of qualifying for the knockout stage. The team is motivated after the victory over Flamengo in the Brasileirão.

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