Dorival Junior explains decision to move sidelined players to Cotia

Sao Paulo head coach Dorival Junior has addressed the club's decision to move a group of players currently outside of his plans to the youth training facility in Cotia. The group includes Luan, Cedric Soares, Maik, and Belem.

Previously, these players had been following training schedules separate from the main squad at the Barra Funda facility. Dorival emphasized that the move to Cotia was a necessary step due to internal matters within the club.

It is an internal decision, it was taken. It was necessary. They are receiving all possible attention, accompanied by professionals. Due to the problems we are having internally, we had to make this decision. That is all. Dorival Junior

The players involved have been outside the coaching staff's plans since the team's return to training. The club had hoped to negotiate transfers for them, but no suitable offers have emerged. Luan’s contract expires at the end of the year, while Cedric is tied to the club until 2027.