São Paulo adopts new logistics for a crucial game against Cuiabá and surprises with an innovative measure

In a strategic move aimed at maximizing the performance of its team and avoiding excessive wear and tear on the players, São Paulo Futebol Clube decided to adopt a new logistics for the crucial game against Cuiabá, valid for the Brazilian Championship and scheduled for this Saturday, at 18:30.

Under the command of coach Dorival Júnior, Tricolor has constantly sought to optimize its trips to away matches that end at night. Since the coach took over the team, a common practice was to spend the night in the city of the match and only return the next day. On some occasions, even training was held after the match, seeking to adapt to the time zone and local conditions.

Thoughts on the Classic

However, given the importance of the next challenge against Corinthians, on Tuesday, in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil semifinal, the technical commission of São Paulo decided to innovate in terms of logistics. Aware of the relevance of this decisive match, the professionals opted to request a chartered flight from the club that will depart immediately after the end of the confrontation against Cuiabá, which will take place in the state of Mato Grosso.

_{Dorival Júnior aligns the details in the last training session of the week (Photo: Reproduction/@saopaulofc/Instagram)}

This measure aims to minimize travel time and provide adequate rest for athletes, allowing them to be in good physical and mental condition for the confrontation against arch-rivals Corinthians. Considering the importance of the knockout tournament, São Paulo is looking for any possible competitive advantage to ensure its presence in the grand final of the Copa do Brasil.

Home Sweet Home

In order to minimize the players’ physical wear and tear and have them in full condition for a highly tense and physically demanding derby, São Paulo created careful logistics. After the game against Cuiabá, the players will be able to return to their homes to rest, before meeting at the Barra Funda CT on Sunday, at 11 am, for regenerative activities for the starters. Then, on Monday, a preparatory tactical training for the classic is scheduled.

This strategy aims to ensure that all athletes are physically at their best to face the challenging game. The intention is to avoid saving too many starters against Cuiabá, and the only certain absence is that of Rafinha, who participated in an event of the legends of Bayern Munich, in Germany, but is expected to be present at training on Monday.

Rival Corinthians will also face Bahia on Saturday, at 6:30 pm, and both will have the same preparation period between matches.

Currently occupying fourth place in the Brasileirão, with 25 points, São Paulo is looking to take advantage of leader Botafogo in this round. The team is determined to maximize its physical and technical performance, aiming to achieve a positive result in the classic.

Featured photo: Training with São Paulo at the Barra Funda CT. Playback/@saopaulofc/Instagram)