Oscar returns as São Paulo step up for Cruzeiro clash | OneFootball

This Thursday, São Paulo held another training session at SuperCT, focusing on the match against Cruzeiro for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship. Midfielder Oscar, recovering from a spinal injury, ran on the field and was the main highlight of the day.

Under the supervision of the physiotherapy team, Oscar had his first activity on the field since his injury. The midfielder is recovering from fractures in three lumbar vertebrae, suffered on July 19, during the classic match against Corinthians, for the 15th round of the Brazilian Championship, at Morumbis.

In addition to running, Oscar performed strengthening exercises inside the training center. The player is in the sixth week of recovery, out of a total of eight.

The rest of the squad started the training with a warm-up and technical fundamentals exercises guided by the physical preparation team. Then, the players were divided into two groups for tactical activities.

The defenders worked on positioning, blocking, containment, and coverage. The offensive players practiced play construction, crosses, and goal shooting.

Coach Hernán Crespo also led a tactical training with zone work. Some athletes also performed a complement of goal shooting.

Left-back Wendell, recovered from an injury in the posterior region of the left thigh, participated in all activities with the squad and may reinforce São Paulo in the match against Cruzeiro.

Defender Robert Arboleda (left thigh muscle) took part in the activities with the other players, in addition to a complement with physical preparation. Finally, forward André Silva (posterior cruciate ligament and anterior cruciate ligament of the right knee) continues treatment at REFFIS Plus.

The match between São Paulo and Cruzeiro takes place this Saturday, at 9 pm (Brasília time), at Mineirão. Tricolor is in 7th place, with 32 points. Raposa is in 3rd position, with 41 points earned.

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