With 11 points, the tricolor team only needs a draw to confirm the leadership of Group D
It ended him on Monday (26) another preparatory activity for the duel against, this Tuesday, at 19h, at Morumbis, for the last round of the group stage of Libertadores. With pain in the back of the left thigh, the midfielder performed tests that discarded injury, but should not be available to. According to the club’s statement, the player presents an edema in the region and will undergo intensive treatment, being reevaluated periodically. “Shirt 8 will be in intensive treatment, being periodically reevaluated regarding the improvement of the clinical condition,” said São Paulo. Without forecast of return to training, Oscar should be preserved in this Tuesday’s commitment. Luciano is the most quoted to take the place in midfield.
With 11 points, the tricolor team only needs a draw to confirm the leadership of Group D. Libertad, second placed with eight, receives Alianza Lima in Paraguay. Even with the mathematical advantage, Zubeldía projects maximum strength to maintain the good moment of the team in the competition and end the group stage in first place. In this Monday’s training, the São Paulo cast participated in activities with tactical focus, including possession under pressure and finishes. The movements prioritized the rapport between the sectors, especially given the absence of important parts such as Oscar and Alisson. The steering wheel is suspended after expulsion to the draw with Libertad and should be replaced by Bobadilla.
On the other hand, striker Henrique, recovered from a left ankle syndesmosis injury, trained normally and is again available to the coach. The tendency is to start at the reserve bench. Already Ferreira, with injury in the plantar fascia of the left foot, follows as low and should only return after the World Cup. Marcos Antônio also remains in the medical department.
With this, the likely São Paulo to face the Tallers has: Rafael; Cédric Soares, Alan Franco, Arboleda and Enzo Díaz; Pablo Maia, Bobadilla, Rodriguinho and Luciano; Lucas Ferreira and André Silva. After the match with Talleres, São Paulo will have two more commitments before the pause for the World Cup, against Bahia and Vasco, both for the Brasileirão.
*With information from Estadão Content
Posted by Fernando Dias
