Tapia suspended for São Paulo derby against Santos after third yellow | OneFootball

RAFAEL EMILIANO @rafaelemilianoo

The issues with setting up the attack will not be resolved by coach Hernán Crespo in the next round of the Brazilian Championship.

This is because the Chilean Tapia, a starter for the team in the 1-0 victory over Botafogo last Sunday (14), at Morumbi, received his third yellow card in the match and will serve an automatic suspension in the next match, the classic against Santos, at 8:30 PM (Brasília time) on Sunday (21), at Vila Belmiro.

In a way, the Chilean's warning could even have been avoided. It occurred at 47 minutes into the second half when the number 14 stopped a counterattack from the Carioca opponent and ended up receiving a yellow card from referee Wilton Pereira Sampaio (GO).

Tapia was the only one of the eight São Paulo players on the brink of suspension who received a yellow card in the victory over Botafogo. Rafael, Arboleda, Sabino, and Pablo Maia remained unscathed, while André Silva (injured), Ferraresi (rested), and Maik (not listed) did not even enter the field.

If Tapia will be absent, Crespo, on the other hand, will have the return of Luciano to form the attack. The number 10 served his suspension in Sunday's match and should be available for the classic. Ferreirinha, who was also absent due to discomfort in his left adductor, could also be a new addition if he recovers in time.

Besides them, the São Paulo coach also has Rigoni, who made his re-debut for the club on Sunday, as an option, along with Lucca from the youth categories.

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