Sabino shines vs Vasco: defensive leader and Crespo’s key player | OneFootball

Defender Sabino faces strong competition from the three foreign players in São Paulo’s defense, as well as the veteran Rafael Tolói, but he has earned his place in Hernán Crespo’s team.

In Tricolor’s 2-0 victory over Vasco this Sunday (2) in the Brasileirão, the Bahia native was the best in the defensive sector, leading the numbers for the Tricolor backline.

Sabino did not suffer a single dribble from Vasco players, completed 24 out of 27 passes, and led in defensive actions with 14 in total. He also recovered six balls and won half of the duels he contested, committing only one foul during the match, according to Sofascore statistics.

And Crespo’s confidence in his football is nothing new. Sabino has played in 23 out of the 25 matches under the Argentine coach since his return to Tricolor, a number matched only by midfielder Bobadilla. The defender started in the lineup 18 times.

For the next match, against Flamengo on Wednesday (5), Tricolor’s number 35 is expected to remain in the starting lineup, since São Paulo lost Alan Franco, who is suspended after receiving his third yellow card.

For the position, Crespo should have, barring any unforeseen circumstances, Ferraresi, Arboleda, Sabino, and Rafael Tolói to make up the usual three-man defense.

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