Roger thanks the fans and keeps his feet on the ground as São Paulo lead | OneFootball

After defeating Red Bull Bragantino this Sunday by 2-1, São Paulo finished the sixth round as the leader of the Brazilian Championship. Coach Roger Machado, however, wanted to keep “our feet on the ground” regarding the top spot, reassuring the players for the rest of the season. In addition, the coach also thanked the fans for all their support at the Cícero de Souza Marques Stadium in Bragança Paulista.

“I said two things at the end of the huddle. The first is that we should celebrate being at the top of the table, but we need to keep our feet on the ground. We faced Bragantino as if it were a final,” said the coach.

São Paulo fell behind on the scoreboard and only managed to turn things around in the second half. Thus, Roger Machado’s team reached 16 points out of a possible 18.

“The second thing was, addressing Allan, saying that they would learn to get along better with me, to know me, and to understand that, even though I lead the process, I need to let them have autonomy on the field,” he added.

Roger Machado thanks the fans for their support

In addition to talking about the situation in the Brazilian Championship, Roger Machado also thanked the tricolor fans for their support. After protests and criticism upon his arrival, the coach was celebrated at the Cícero de Souza Marques Stadium, Bragantino’s home, and the São Paulo section was sold out.

“We felt at home, even away, because of the large number of our fans. That makes all the difference, especially in a stadium where the stands are close to the pitch. You can really feel the energy, and the fans become our 12th player,” he concluded.

São Paulo’s current form

With the victory, São Paulo finished the sixth round leading the Brazilian Championship. Roger Machado’s team has 16 points, three more than Palmeiras and Fluminense, who are second and third, respectively.

São Paulo’s next match

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