:strip_icc()/i.s3.glbimg.com/v1/AUTH_bc8228b6673f488aa253bbcb03c80ec5/internal_photos/bs/2020/C/6/Nr0lIBSKAu1wCEVWG5NA/hernanes.jpg)
[ad_1]
São Paulo must have an experienced team to face River Plate, this Wednesday, at 9:30 p.m. (Brasilia), in Avellaneda, for the penultimate day of Group D.
Without Luciano suspended, Fernando Diniz put Hernanes to the test among the starters in the last training session before the clash on Tuesday. On the right side, the bet for the activities was Juanfran (35 years old) instead of Igor Vinicius (23 years old).
More news from São Paulo:
+ LDU thrashing and complicating the Tricolor in Libertadores
+ Daniel Alves wins the Boca Juniors 10 jersey
Hernanes, from São Paulo, should start against River Plate – Photo: São Paulo Disclosure
The choice of the coach has a lot to do with the importance of the game for the São Paulo year. A loss to the Argentine club tonight eliminates Tricolor from the competition. A draw complicates the situation.
Therefore, Hernanes and Juanfran are prepared and used to this game. Both have a winning career in Europe and have worn the jerseys of their teams.
With that, the probable São Paulo to face River Plate has: Tiago Volpi, Juanfran, Diego, Léo and Reinaldo; Tchê Tchê, Daniel Alves, Igor Gomes, Hernanes and Gabriel Sara; Paul.
Probable São Paulo against River Plate – Photo: ge
Brenner and Vitor Bueno, who were emerging as favorites to take Luciano’s place, should start on the bench.
Thus, Pablo remains the only player of reference in the attack. The training is very different from those used previously by Fernando Diniz. The coach has a preference for playing with three attackers and speed at the ends.
Pressed for victory, São Paulo has not won five games (four draws and one loss).
+ Read more news from São Paulo
The Group D standings look like this:
- LDU – 12 points
- River Plate – 7 points (goal difference: 11)
- São Paulo – 4 points (goal difference: zero)
- Binational – 3 points
