Now? Roger Machado asks, São Paulo tries to recall Lucca from Brazil U20 | OneFootball

In his first four matches in charge of São Paulo, coach Roger Machado did not even include Lucca in the squad. Now, just as the youngster has been called up to Brazil’s under-20 national team for two friendlies, the coach has asked for him to return to Tricolor, as he intends to use him against Internacional when the Brasileirão resumes.

Roger returned to oversee São Paulo’s full squad at CT da Barra Funda this Wednesday (25), after three days off. The coach intends to test new tactical setups, including a system that uses wingers. And that is where Lucca comes in. The squad currently does not have many options for the position besides the youngster from Cotia and Ferreirinha, as well as Tetê, another academy gem who is still gaining experience.

As a result, the Tricolor boss asked the club to request Lucca’s release from the CBF so that he can return to training at Barra Funda during this FIFA international break, with the next match against Inter on April 1 in mind.

However, the federation has not yet approved the forward’s release, as Brazil’s coaching staff see him as an important player in this new cycle. The expectation is that he will remain with the national team for the two friendlies against Paraguay, on the 28th and 31st, and then return to São Paulo. The club also hopes that the winger will come back after Brazil’s first match.

Under some pressure after two straight defeats, Roger Machado now has more time to work and fully implement his ideas, including the variation with wingers. However, during this FIFA international break, he will be without the called-up Bobadilla and Tapia, as well as four youngsters with Brazil’s under-20 team: Igor Felisberto, Djhordney, Pedro Ferreira, and Lucca.

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