Carpini answers if he can count on James in the Super Cup

Thiago Carpini has left the door open to the possibility James Rodriguez be related to Brazilian Super Cup. Next Sunday (4), Sao Paulo Palmeiras face each other in Mineirão, in Belo Horizonte.

after Victory over Corinthians for Paulistaotrainer Sao Paulo He was asked about the situation of the Colombian midfielder, who has not yet scored in the state tournament.

“He trained this week with the group,” Carpini said. “I can’t say if he will be able to participate in the team that travels to Belo Horizonte, but he trained with the group this week and feels better.”

James Rodriguez He has been doing load control work since the start of the season, as have Rafinha and Michael Araújo. The right-back was a regular starter at the Neo Química Arena.

“It is very close to returning (to the field), but now it depends more on the athlete's reactions, and we have to respect that. We have to respect the moment when James feels safe to help us,” concluded the coach.

Without taking to the field this season, James Rodriguez has sparked interest from Türkiye's Besiktas. Your contract with Sao Paulo It runs until December 2025.