Crespo enjoys extended training run after São Paulo return | OneFootball

After an intense run of games and even some injuries, coach Hernán Crespo is set to get a breather in the coming days. Due to the FIFA international break, the Argentine manager will have plenty of time to train and rest the squad—the second longest period since his return to São Paulo in July. Starting from Sunday, Tricolor will have 14 days to focus on Botafogo for the Brazilian Championship.

Until the beginning of August, São Paulo was competing on three fronts this season: the Copa do Brasil, the Brasileirão, and the Libertadores. After being eliminated from the Copa do Brasil by Athletico-PR, Tricolor still had to face league matches during the week.

Before these 14 days off in September, the longest period Crespo had to rest and train the squad was when he first arrived at the club. After being introduced on June 24, until his return match against Flamengo on July 12, the Argentine had 17 days to implement his ideas with the players.

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Positive Balance

Since Crespo’s return, São Paulo has gotten back to winning ways. Despite the Copa do Brasil elimination, the results under the Argentine have been very positive, with eight wins, three draws, and three losses in 14 matches so far.

São Paulo’s next fixture is on September 14, Sunday, when they face Botafogo at Morumbis. The match is part of the Brazilian Championship and kicks off at 5:30 p.m. (Brasília time).

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