Rafinha admits worries about Flamengo after joining São Paulo | OneFootball

Ex-Flamengo, Rafinha will be the new football coordinator for São Paulo

On Tuesday (27), São Paulo introduced former player Rafinha, who will be the new football coordinator for the team this season. In a press conference, the former right-back commented on the game against Flamengo and expressed concern about the debut in the Brasileirão.

— My focus is on Morumbi tomorrow. This is the most important thing for São Paulo and for everyone involved in the club. It's the debut in the Brazilian Championship against a giant, which is Flamengo. This is our first challenge —, said Rafinha.

“I am not worried about what will happen at the end of the year, about who will come or go. I am here to live in the moment. I am prepared for this”, concluded the former Flamengo player, during the presentation press conference on Tuesday (27).

WHAT IS THE SITUATION OF SÃO PAULO?

São Paulo is experiencing a moment of internal turbulence following the confusion involving former president Julio Casares. Additionally, the team is in the second-to-last position in the Campeonato Paulista and is at risk of relegation in the state championship.

Thus, facing difficulties in the transfer market, São Paulo faces Flamengo amid an internal crisis. In this way, Rafinha, who was with Mengão in 2019, will have the task of organizing the football department in the continuation of 2026.

WHEN IS SÃO PAULO VS FLAMENGO?

Therefore, Flamengo faces São Paulo this Wednesday (28), at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Morumbi, in a match valid for the debut of the Brasileirão. Thus, Coluna do Fla brings all the information about the match.

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