Crespo backs squad to turn São Paulo’s form around, reveals target | OneFootball

São Paulo left Morumbis this Sunday frustrated with the defeat to Palmeiras, as well as the possible refereeing error that outraged the entire delegation. However, coach Hernán Crespo trusts the squad and believes that the team will be able to turn around the bad phase.

Crespo was pleased with the attitude of the players in the Choque-Rei, especially in the first half. The team dominated the actions and opened 2 to 0, but, in the understanding of the Argentine coach, an alleged error that he classifies as "scandalous" conditioned the match.

“I fully trust the players. We have limits, but we have good things. Nothing is super negative, nor super positive. The team showed character, showed that it can play at a very high level. I believe that today was a very clear demonstration of how São Paulo can play”, he analyzed.

“I am proud of this group, despite the result. For everything it left, for the way it played against a giant. São Paulo's attitude was spectacular. There are things we cannot control. What we could, we did very well. What happened is nameless. It can't be undone. What happened was a barbarity and a scandal”, he criticized.

São Paulo is going through a negative sequence in the season. In the last six games, there were five defeats and only one victory. In addition, this was the team's third consecutive home defeat.

Goal in the Brasileiro

Crespo also revealed São Paulo's goal in the current edition of the Brasileirão. He set a goal for a place in "international competitions" next season.

Currently, the tricolor team is in eighth place in the table, with 38 points. That is, at the moment, the team is out of the 2026 Libertadores.

“We have to continue. We have a clear goal, to compete in international cups next year. We will give everything to get as high as possible. I hope we continue like this”, he outlined.

Next São Paulo game

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