Already counting on the reinforcements of defender JP Mandovani, midfielder Rayan Lucas and striker Ariel Suarez, coach Marcio Torres led the last training session this Saturday morning (7), at Caiçara Clube, aiming at tomorrow's decisive duel against XV de Jaú.

Leading Group 5 and promising a packed stadium, the Mais Querido will need a draw to secure their place in the knockout stage of the São Paulo Cup. If Aparecidense (GO) beats Floresta (CE) in the preliminary round, the Garotos do Ninho will enter the field practically already qualified. The big game takes place at 19:30 pm at Zezinho Magalhães Stadium in Jaú, with live coverage on SporTV.

"Despite the many changes and the limited preparation time we had specifically for the Copinha, we have a verticalized work methodology that helps us a lot, and everyone here is aligned and knows what to do, both the athletes and the coaching staff. It's a decisive game considering our ambitions for the rest of the competition. The arrival of the boys who were in Rio strengthens our team and gives us new options for team formation. We know the difficulties, but we are focused and confident that we will play a great game, with great desire, determination, and determination," said coach Marcio Torres.