Toloi hails Libertadores, but São Paulo focus on Brasileiro | OneFootball

On this Tuesday, Rafael Toloi highlighted the importance of competing in the Libertadores for São Paulo, but emphasized that the group's focus should be game by game, especially with eyes on the Brazilian Championship.

“The Libertadores has huge importance for the fans and for São Paulo's history. But we also know that the Brazilian Championship is fundamental, as it guarantees qualification for these competitions. We have to think game by game. The group is very good, united and qualified, and that makes a difference. Of course, individual talents help, but the collective is what weighs more,” he stated during his presentation at SuperCT.

Although already hired, the defender could not defend São Paulo in the round of 16 of the Libertadores, against Atlético Nacional. According to the Conmebol regulations, the club could only make changes to the registered list if it advanced to the quarterfinals, where it will now face LDU, with Toloi available.

Good memories

The defender also brought up memories from his first stint with Tricolor, when he won the South American Cup.

“I remember the unity of that squad that won the South American Cup. We played intelligently away from home and relied on the strength of the fans at Morumbi. Today I see São Paulo again competitive and I want to relive moments like that, but always with feet on the ground, focusing game by game,” he concluded.

Currently, São Paulo is in seventh place in the Brazilian Championship, with 32 points in 22 matches, and continues to fight for a spot in the G6. The team returns to the field next Sunday, at 5:30 pm (Brasília time), against Botafogo, at Morumbi, for the 23rd round.

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