Dorival can count on strong reinforcements in the South American

This Thursday, the 10th, the São Paulo driven by technician Dorival Jr. will need to win the san lorenzo at Morumbi by at least one goal difference to take the decision of the round of 16 of the Copa Sudamericana to penalty kicks. Despite the bad phase, with five games without triumphs, the coach will be able to count on the return of two important players in the squad.

the defender treewhich was spared against the Atlético-MG due to physical exhaustion, he returned to training normally this Monday, the 7th. Gabriel Neves, who was recovering from a fractured rib, also participated in the group dynamics at the CT in Barra Funda. Thus, both must be available for the continental tournament game.

They also trained the ‘popular’ reinforcements James Rodriguez It is Lucas Moura. Even so, both will not participate in this phase of the Copa Sudamericana, only the quarterfinals, if the São Paulo advance. While ‘Made in Cotia’ made its debut against Galo, the Colombian should take the field with Tricolor for the first time in the duel against Flamengo.

Players who played against Atlético-MG last Sunday, the 6th, they did regenerative work, while the others participated in technical dynamics, in a reduced field, and tactical training, in 11 against 11. Next week, São Paulo will also need to reverse the disadvantage against Corinthiansin the semifinals of Brazil’s Cup.

“Hard to assess (how much James debuts), we have to wait. I’ll give him the time he needs to take a stand on his conditions. We have to wait, let’s not create expectations, it needs a little more attention”, said Dorival Junior.