Calleri is welcomed by friends, and James is welcomed by the Colombians: What were things like when São Paulo arrived in Cordoba | Sao Paulo

Hey Sao Paulo He arrived in Cordoba, Argentina, on Wednesday, to make his Conmebol Libertadores debut. Tricolor arrived this evening in the city that will host the match against Talleres, next Thursday, at 9:30 pm (Brasilia time), within the first round of the group stage of the continental competition.

The tricolor delegation entered from the back of the hotel and was only photographed inside by fans, such as Gabriel Magalhaes, who managed to stand alongside Calleri, Lucas and Luciano.

Striker Calleri, who is still recovering from a tear in his right leg, traveled with the delegation from Sao Paulo, but you shouldn't play. The striker has not yet fully recovered from the physical problem. He was received by friends at the Al-Wafd Hotel.

On the other hand, Tricolor, for the first time this year, should have midfielder James Rodriguez as a starter. Against Talleres, and after the good performances made by the Colombian national team in the last two friendly matches, the player is supposed to get a chance from coach Thiago Carpini.

Three Colombian fans living in Cordoba went to the hotel to try to meet James Rodriguez and asked the midfielder for more playing time with Tricolor.

Without Calleri, Thiago Carpini will maintain his lineup with striker Andre Silva as the starter. Hey Sao Paulo He should take the field this Thursday with: Rafael, Rafinha, Arboleda, Diego Costa and Wellington; Pablo Maya and Alison; Wellington Ratto, James Rodriguez and Lucas; Andre Silva.

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