Ferraresi injury opens door for Tolói to cement starting spot at São Paulo | OneFootball

Nahuel Ferraresi's injury could pave the way for Rafael Tolói, São Paulo's newest reinforcement for the defense, to establish himself as a starter in the team's defense. The player, who returned to Tricolor after ten years, has already played two games under Hernán Crespo's command, but always as part of an alternative team.

Ferraresi suffered an injury to his left adductor muscle and will not be available for São Paulo's upcoming commitments. Therefore, Tolói, accustomed to playing on the right side of the defense, is the most likely option to replace him in the three-defender scheme.

Against LDU, Arboleda played on the right side of the defense, with Alan Franco centralized and Sabino on the left. However, the long period Tolói spent without playing certainly influenced coach Hernán Crespo's decision not to field him in the most important game of the season.

Now, with more training time, better integration with his teammates, and a series of games ahead, Tolói can finally show what he's capable of, also thinking about the next season, in which São Paulo hopes to suffer less from injuries and have its main players available to compete for titles.

São Paulo's next commitment of the season takes place on Monday at 8 PM (Brasília time) against Ceará at Morumbi. Tricolor will take the field with the responsibility of redeeming themselves with the fans after the elimination in the Libertadores. It remains to be seen if Rafael Tolói will be one of the team's novelties for the match, taking advantage of Ferraresi's absence, who was until then an absolute starter.

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