São Paulo ratings: Ferraresi blunders, Franco own goal, Maik off | OneFootball

São Paulo started the year the same way it ended the previous one—embarrassing itself on the field as well. The defense made the same mistakes as last season, Ferraresi handed over the goods on the second goal, which also deflected off Alan Franco. At the end of the 3-0 defeat to Mirassol, Maik was sent off in Tricolor’s debut in the Paulistão. See the ratings and evaluations:

Rafael – 3.5 – Faced three shots on goal in the 1st half. Two went in, and the other hit the post before Mirassol’s second goal. In the second half, made a good save in the corner after another defensive error. Poorly cleared the ball to the middle of the box at the end and conceded the third goal.

Ferraresi – 3.0 – Made a big mistake in playing out from the back in the first half, which resulted in the opponent’s second goal. Left too much space on the right side of the defense. Received a yellow card for a hard tackle in the 2nd half.

Alan Franco – 3.0 – On the second goal conceded, the ball deflected off the Argentine. Did not have a good debut, with some lost balls.

Sabino – 4.0 – Made the fewest mistakes in the first half, with some interceptions and ball recoveries.

Cédric – 3.0 – It’s unbelievable how he can still be selected as a starter. Didn’t get any crosses right, missed passes, and was a non-factor offensively. Also left gaps in Tricolor’s defense. Was only substituted by Maik at 18 minutes into the second half.

Alisson – 3.5 – Couldn’t organize Tricolor’s attacking plays. Was subbed off at halftime for debutant Danielzinho.

Bobadilla – 4.0 – Moved around a lot, made few passing errors, and was solid defensively. But didn’t stand out in the game, like the rest of the team.

Marcos Antônio – 4.0 – Tried to organize São Paulo’s midfield, missed only one pass all game, but was isolated.

Nicolas – 3.5 – Was the big (and only) surprise from Crespo in the first lineup of the year. Had a nervous first half, missing all his crosses, but didn’t hide and kept pushing forward. Was subbed off at halftime for Ferreirinha on the wing.

Luciano – 3.5 – On the team’s first attacking move, received a cross from Tapia and headed well, but the goalkeeper saved. Other than that, barely touched the ball. Was replaced by Lucca at the end.

Tapia – 3.0 – Found Luciano well with a cross early in the game, but disappeared after that. Had a good chance on a counterattack in the second half but got tangled up with the defenders. After that play, was replaced by Lucas Moura.

Danielzinho – 4.0 – Came on at halftime for Alisson, making his debut for Tricolor against his former team. Good on set pieces, improved passing quality. Solid in marking.

Ferreirinha – 4.5 – Came on at the start of the 2nd half, replacing Nicolas on the left wing. Significantly improved Tricolor’s attack with good dribbles and passes. At 31’, took a dangerous shot that went close.

Maik – 3.0 – Came on only at 18’ of the second half for the dreadful Cédric. In the final minutes, made a reckless tackle and was sent off by the referee.

Lucas – 3.5 – Came off the bench to replace Tapia at 18’ of the second half. In stoppage time, tried a left-footed shot from outside the box, forcing a great save from Walter. But barely touched the ball otherwise.

Lucca – No rating – Replaced Luciano in the final minutes of the match.

Crespo – 3.0 – Started with a team basically the same as the one that finished last year. A lineup that didn’t please and resulted in a terrible first half performance. Returned for the second half with two changes. Took an eternity to substitute Cédric. Was outclassed by Rafael Guanaes.

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