São Paulo duo pick up knocks in derby, but Crespo unfazed | OneFootball

São Paulo had a few scares in the classic match against Santos this Sunday at Vila Belmiro, during the 24th round of the Brazilian Championship. Midfielder Luan and forward Ferreirinha left the game with pain, but do not worry Hernán Crespo's technical staff.

Luan felt a groin discomfort and had to be substituted ten minutes into the second half. He was replaced by Marcos Antônio.

Ferreirinha left the match two minutes later after a collision with goalkeeper Gabriel Brazão. He had to receive medical attention on the field and was taken off on a stretcher, making way for Luciano.

Crespo reassures fans

In a press conference after the match, Crespo reassured the fans and said that despite the pain, Luan and Ferreirinha are not a concern for the decisive game against LDU, for the return leg of the Libertadores quarter-finals.

“Nothing,” said the Argentine when asked if the situation was concerning. “I am not worried. In this case, I am very calm,” he added.

Coach Hernán Crespo opted for a modified lineup in the San-São. No player who started in the 2-0 defeat in Quito last Thursday began the classic. Throughout the match, some starters came in, such as Rigoni, Bobadilla, and Enzo Díaz, in addition to the already mentioned Luciano and Marcos Antônio.

Standings situation

With the 1-0 defeat to Santos, São Paulo remains in the seventh position in the Brasileirão standings, with 35 points.

Next São Paulo match

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