Coach Hernan Crespo demanded that the board hire more reinforcements for the 2026 season. After the defeat against Mirassol, he was not happy with the moment and asked for five or six reinforcements.
We have to try to reinforce with five, six players. By number. We need. For now, continue working and thinking about the next game, playing at Morumbis, here we are all together. It’s too difficult. So, the idea is to all be together, put our heads together, do the best we can to try to get through this year as well as possible, because it’s going to be very difficult. Very difficult,” said Crespo
São Paulo had Maílton, Erick, Dinnenno, Luis Gustavo, Rigoni and Patryck Lanza leave. There are still Oscar and Rodriguinho to be confirmed. But it is worth mentioning that no starter, with the exception of Oscar who was one of the main names, but suffered an injury in the middle of the season and did not return.
The board has hired three reinforcements so far, goalkeeper Coronel, defender Doria and midfielder Danielzinho. He also lined up the arrival of right-back Lucas Ramon and was close to midfielder Allan, but the deal stalled.
Crespo asked for time for Lucas Moura, Calleri and Wendell: “They’re still not well. They need time, Calleri needs time, he’s not ready to play yet. Lucas the same, Wendell the same. We have to use them, trying to get results that allow us to reach the quarter-finals, trying to recover Calleri. Like Calleri, like Lucas, the idea is that they are the reinforcements that might arrive, but not putting hope in them as saviors of São Paulo, no. It’s not fair. It’s not right.”
Therefore, São Paulo’s start to the season is worrying, after all they don’t have 100% athletes and still need reinforcements. Therefore, Crespo has opted for solutions such as improvisation and young players from the base, such as Nicolas who played on the left wing in his debut.
It is worth remembering that one of the reasons for Crespo to remain was a promise from the board that reinforcements would come in January after an investment was made…
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