Crespo happy with São Paulo’s start, urges calm: “No euphoria” | OneFootball

São Paulo defeated Coritiba 1-0 last Wednesday at Estádio Couto Pereira, in Curitiba (PR), in the fourth round of the Brazilian Championship. The Morumbis club secured three more points and remained in second place, with ten points, the same as the leader Palmeiras.

Hernán Crespo’s team has yet to lose in the current edition of Série A. They already have three wins and one draw for the team that, according to an initial projection by the coach, would be fighting to reach 45 points, the cutoff mark to avoid relegation. The statement escalated and, later, the Argentine explained that the purpose of the comment was to shield the squad.

Today, with ten points and a more than comfortable position in the table, the route has been recalculated. This does not mean the coach has stopped being cautious. Crespo valued São Paulo’s good start, but kept his feet on the ground for the rest of the tournament.

“We have to keep our feet on the ground, without too much euphoria, stay calm, focused on the work, on unity, on the way [we play], on the path. The season is very long. We have to stay calm, we are doing something good. We are just at the beginning. It’s a pleasure to see São Paulo like this, playing like this, but no euphoria. It’s about staying calm, knowing what we can do well, and that this is the way,” he projected.

So far, São Paulo has beaten Flamengo, Grêmio, and Coritiba, with the first two at home, and drew the classic against Santos at Vila Belmiro.

Crespo reiterates confidence in the squad

With an eye on the semifinals of the Campeonato Paulista, São Paulo took the field with a mostly reserve team in the win over Coritiba. Crespo took into account the high fatigue of his main starters. Some came on in the second half, while others weren’t even listed, such as Lucas Ramon and Sabino.

The players with fewer minutes, however, rose to the occasion and earned Crespo’s trust, who reiterated his confidence in all members of the squad.

“This game gives us a lot of certainty that I can count on many players. I spoke to them, I am very confident. I know you don’t have access, but I see every day how they train, the difficulties they create for the starters. They deserve my total trust and showed they are up to the task. I have a lot of confidence in the whole group. Toloi, Wendell, Maik, Arboleda back, Luan. Cauly played very well. Ferreirinha, Tapia once again decisive. I am very happy for the group, because they are very united, work hard and deserve to go through this moment,” he said.

São Paulo is getting closer and closer to having a full squad. With the rotation adopted by the coaching staff and changes in the medical department, the club has not recorded any new injuries in 2026 and is only awaiting the return of Ryan Franscisco, who is in physical transition after surgery on his left knee.

“The main idea is to get everyone to the same physical level. The squad had many physical problems and came from serious injuries. So, it needed time to reach the level required for the Brasileiro. At this moment, we are all well, many players are healthy. Danielzinho is fine, Lucas who felt a bit during training, is fine, Alisson had a minor health issue. But it’s a moment when the squad is well, without preseason, but playing, training, with time to try to have physical balance. When everyone is well, São Paulo will compete,” the coach concluded.

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