São Paulo Announces Lineup with Returns and New Faces for Flamengo Match

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São Paulo Announces Lineup with Returns and New Faces for Flamengo Match

São Paulo has announced its lineup for the upcoming match against Flamengo in the 32nd round of the Brazilian Championship. The game is set to take place on Wednesday, November 5, at Vila Belmiro, due to ongoing concerts at Morumbi Stadium.

Key Returns and Player Updates

The Tricolor will see several players returning to the squad. Luciano and Maik return after serving suspensions in the last match. Additionally, Cédric Soares has recovered from a toe fracture and is available for selection.

Hernán Crespo has opted for a three-defender system, featuring Ferraresi, Arboleda, and Sabino. In midfield, the lineup includes Cédric, Pablo Maia, Luiz Gustavo, Bobadilla, and Ferreirinha, who will play as a left wingback. However, Alan Franco is suspended and Enzo Díaz is also out.

Match Preview and Current Standings

São Paulo approaches this match with momentum, having secured a 2-0 victory against Vasco in their last fixture. With this win, the team accumulated a total of 44 points, placing them eighth in the league standings.

Unavailable Players

Despite the returns, the team will be missing several key players due to injuries:

Rodriguinho – Right knee pain
Luan – Right adductor injury
Oscar – Left calf injury
Wendell – Partial rupture of the left plantar fascia
Leandro – Left knee pain
Dinenno – Recovery from right knee arthroscopy
Calleri – Recovering from left knee ligament surgery
Ryan Francisco – Anterior cruciate ligament rupture and left meniscus injury
André Silva – Posterior cruciate ligament injury and stretching of the anterior cruciate ligament in the right knee