Enzo Díaz picks up third yellow, misses São Paulo v Inter clash | OneFootball

Coach Roger Machado has suffered a setback for São Paulo's match against Internacional, valid for the ninth round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. Left-back Enzo Díaz received his third yellow card in the derby against Palmeiras this Saturday and will have to serve a suspension.

Enzo Díaz was shown the yellow card at the 23rd minute of the first half in the Choque-Rei. Referee Anderson Daronco cautioned the Argentine after a hard foul on Allan. The foul angered coach Abel Ferreira and the players on Palmeiras’ bench, causing a brief commotion, but the referee managed to calm the situation.

Without Enzo, São Paulo will only return to the field after the FIFA break. The Tricolor will visit Internacional on April 1st (Wednesday), at 7:30 pm (Brasília time), at Beira-Rio, for the ninth round of the Brasileirão.

To replace the defender, Roger Machado has two options in the squad: the experienced Wendell and the young Nicolas, who came up through São Paulo’s youth academy.

In the current season, Enzo Díaz has played 12 matches and provided one assist.

Standings

With the result, São Paulo suffered their second consecutive defeat in the Campeonato Brasileiro and remained in second place with 16 points, but could still lose the runner-up spot if Bahia wins against Remo away from home this Sunday.

A Flamengo win by two or more goals would also knock São Paulo out of second place. The Rubro-Negro faces Corinthians, also on Sunday, at the Neo Química Arena.

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