São Paulo faces a significant challenge in its match against Santos, scheduled for this Saturday, at 20:30, in Vila Belmiro, for the Paulista Championship. Alan Franco, who has faced an overload on his left thigh, will not be available for the classic. He was present at the Barra Funda CT to perform a preventive treatment and shared a photo on social networks, expressing optimism with the caption “Let’s go”. Despite not being injured, Tricolor’s medical team decided that putting it on the field could be risky, considering the possibility of aggravating the situation.
As a probable replacement of Alan Franco, Sabino should occupy the defender alongside Arboleda. The São Paulo team is already concentrated in Santos, preparing for the decisive match. The team that should start the match has Rafael, Igor Vinicius, Arboleda, Sabino and Enzo Díaz; Pablo Maia and Alisson; Lucas, Oscar and Luciano; and Calleri in front. São Paulo arrives at the classic unbeaten this season, with three wins and a draw in the Paulista Championship, as well as two draws during the pre-season in the United States, when he participated in FC Series.
Tricolor will have the opportunity to maintain its unbeaten record in 2025 in front of the fish. On the right side, the club was also forced to look for a new right back after the departure of Rafinha, who moved to Coritiba. Thus, Igor Vinicius has been the holder under the command of Zubeldía. Recently, the Portuguese Cédric Soares, former Assenal and No Club since March last year, was announced as the new acquisition of the team. The 33 -year -old has signed an experience contract, with an initial duration of three months, and there are conditions that can extend his bond by the end of the year if goals are reached.
Coach Luis Zubeldía was also looking for an attacker, but the rise of Ryan Francisco, who stood out by winning Copinha, can postpone this hiring.