What should São Paulo's lineup be?

Firstly, it is important to think about what São Paulo's lineup should be?

A good win against Palmeiras could define the team

First of all, we need to remember that coach Rogério Ceni likes to repeat lineups.

Unlike some coaches who like to rotate the squad, coach Rogério Ceni doesn't seem like he will do that.

In the training session held this Sunday after the squad returned, Rogério Ceni repeated most of the starters.

Evidently, the absence of the athlete Luciano was already expected, the player needed to undergo surgery on his wrist after the game against Palmeiras.

There is no set date for the athlete's return, it will depend on the athlete's recovery, who will already begin work at the tricolor's CT.

The likely replacement is Calleri, who returns after serving a suspension for being sent off against Flamengo.

Therefore, the likely lineup is:

Volpi, Igor Vinicius, Arboleda, Miranda and Reinaldo, Rodrigo Nestor, Igor Gomes, Sara and Vitor Bueno, Rigoni and Calleri.

Evidently, Luciano's departure and Calleri's entry will produce changes in the team's behavior.

Luciano is a more involved player, he leaves the area more, while Calleri is more of a finisher, more of a center forward.

So the tricolor will need more from its full-backs and a good performance from the midfield and Rigoni, to create goal opportunities.

Especially if we take into account the defensive quality of Athletico Paranaense.

The team will need a lot of movement and even shots from outside the area.

This is how Bragantino created some chances against the team from Paraná.

On the other hand, if Athletico plays with the starting team, the tricolor defense cannot give space to Nikão, the player has been decisive.

Another player who needs a lot of attention is the athlete Terans, the defensive midfielders need to mark closely without giving spaces.

Finally, the tricolor will have a difficult game, but in case of victory they could be in 11th and very close and just 1 point behind América in 10th.

However, you will first need to win the match.

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