Tricolor start preparations for decisive Juventude tie in Copa do Brasil | OneFootball

After last weekend’s Majestoso in the Brazilian Championship, Tricolor got back to work this Monday (11) for the decisive clash with Juventude, which will be played next Wednesday (13), at 7 p.m., at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, in the second leg of the fifth round.

The squad’s return at SuperCT split the group: the starters from the derby did recovery work, while the rest trained on the pitch — after the warm-up and a possession drill, this group played a small-sided match between two teams.

The morning also brought updates involving some players recovering from injury.

Defensive midfielder Pablo Maia, who underwent surgery on April 10 to repair fractures in his nose and face, trained with the group after working with the fitness staff in recent days.

Meanwhile, right-back Lucas Ramon (left calf injury) and center-back Rafael Toloi (left calf pain) did on-field exercises with the physiotherapy staff, while Argentine Alan Franco also ran on the pitch under the supervision of the physiotherapists.

This Tuesday (12), São Paulo will wrap up preparations before traveling to Caxias do Sul (RS). After a 1-0 win in the first leg at MorumBIS, courtesy of a goal by Luciano, Tricolor can advance in the Copa do Brasil with a draw.

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