São Paulo Futebol Clube will conclude its group stage matches in the Copa Libertadores on Tuesday (May 27) at 19:00 at the Morumbi Stadium, facing Talleres. The team from São Paulo is already qualified for the knockout stage, but it will likely field a significantly altered lineup due to several injuries.
Key players such as Alisson, Ferreira, Lucas Moura, and Calleri will be absent from this match, adding to the team’s woes. Additionally, midfielder Oscar is also expected to miss the game.
Oscar had recently recovered from a thigh injury sustained during the first round of the Libertadores against Talleres, which kept him sidelined for approximately a month and a half. However, during the latest match against Mirassol on Saturday (May 24), he had to be substituted at halftime due to further complications. The club later announced that he suffered from edema in his thigh, ruling him out of the upcoming match.
For the match against Talleres, the São Paulo lineup will see significant changes. In addition to Alisson’s suspension, coach Luis Zubeldía will be missing Oscar and several other players, including Lucca, Ruan, Luiz Gustavo, Ferreirinha, Igor Vinícius, and Marcos Antônio, all of whom are currently dealing with injuries.
The expected lineup for São Paulo includes: Rafael; Ferraresi, Arboleda, Sabino, and Enzo Díaz; Pablo Maia, Bobadilla, and Alves; Lucas Ferreira, Wendell, and André Silva.
This match marks a critical point for São Paulo, as they aim to secure a favorable position heading into the knockout stages despite the setbacks. An opportunity for other players to step up and showcase their talent may emerge from this situation, potentially bringing a silver lining to their challenging circumstances.