By Matheus Trunk
O São Paulo was about to achieve a sweeping victory. But it ended up being a draw with a taste of defeat. After leading the score during most of the classic against Corinthians, Tricolor conceded a goal Breno Bidon at 44 minutes of the second half. The result made São Paulo fans question their options for Crespo in Itaquera.
Very cautious, the Argentine coach formed the team defensively. A line of four markers and three steering wheels. The highlights were Danielzinho e Marcos Antônio. The goalkeeper Rafael also saved the goal in several moves. Crespo explained that the goal at the end caused consternation in the group. “There was little, really little. I think the team was perfect, precise, well”. Even so, the coach argued that his athletes deserved a positive result. “I think we deserved it, it didn’t happen, but it’s okay.”
Crespo commented on the club’s political moment. Not good. The president Julio Casares was removed by the Deliberative Council on Friday. “Every three days I say everything again”, said the coach, jokingly. See the main excerpts from the interview.
Club’s political moment
“Democracy has won. It’s as simple as that. São Paulo is united, it’s strong. The idea is to be all aligned. As I said: democracy has won. Now, it’s time to continue like this, to build and be aligned.”
Draw against Corinthians
“Happy, very happy for the team. But anger too… there was little left, really little. I think the team was perfect, precise, well. It was compact and it’s not easy to play that type of game at this point in the season. Although it is a draw in Neo Química (Arena, home of Corinthians)… but there was little left. I am happy with the team, for the intensity, attitude, for everything the team showed.”
Row of four
“It’s time we should try something else, the most important thing is that the players are comfortable on the field. I liked it. It’s not easy to play here. We were missing that final part that could happen, we were missing a bit of legs, but it’s fine.”
Cast union
“In this type of gamewe demonstrate that we are united, that we believe, fight and fight. Afterwards, the results come faster. But the line, the path, everything comes easier. I think that at the moment, the board has to create credibility. We just have to continue. Continue to be united, aligned, focused on what we have to do. Knowing that we also need to move the market. Numerically, we are too few to face the entire season.”
Alisson at Corinthians
“I trust my players. If the Alisson There’s the possibility of leaving, I’ll be happy, it’s no problem. If he’s not happy, we’ll help. We helped Jandrei (goalkeeper who was loaned to Juventude). In São Paulo you need to be well. If you don’t have your head inside São Paulo, the idea is to help you get out. Going to Corinthians is not my problem. It’s his choice. Eventually, I think that Corinthians doesn’t need anyone.”
Season
“Fifteen days and it feels like we’ve been here for three months. In fifteen days, we played three games, got on a plane, changed president, trained in Cotia, in Barra Funda… We won, we lost, we drew. All in fifteen days. The goal is to put the car on the track, give opportunities to those returning from injury, build confidence, give minutes.
Tactical scheme
“You only know me playing with three defenders. And perhaps you know the most famous one with Defensa y Justicia, when we won the Sudamericana also playing with three defenders. We played in Qatar, at Al-Ain, with four. I think identity doesn’t come from playing with three or four defenders. The most important thing is that players are comfortable within the game. The most important thing is to put each piece in place to perform better.”
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Lucas
“He deserves my patience. I speak the same as Calleri. They deserve my patience. We have to wait for everyone to see the real Calleri and Lucas Moura. You have to be patient… he’s fine, the important thing is that he’s not in pain. Calm down, you need a minute. Rest assured because you have the trust of the entire committee, you have the trust of the entire group, because we know you are different. We know that Lucas is different, we know that Calleri is different… So, we have to accompany and help.”
