Roger era begins: new boss leads first session, hints at XI | OneFootball

A few hours after landing in São Paulo to sign his contract with São Paulo FC, coach Roger Machado led his first training session at the Barra Funda Training Center on the afternoon of Tuesday (10).

After his initial activities at the club, the new manager was officially presented by Tricolor and held a press conference.

Accompanied by assistants Roberto Ribas, James Freitas, and Adaílton Bolzan, fitness coach Paulo Paixão, and performance analyst Guilherme Nunes—professionals who are joining the coaching staff—Roger got to know the club’s facilities and then introduced himself to the group of players and club staff.

There was also a video shown to the squad with information about the next opponent, Chapecoense, in the Brasileirão, before the activities on the Barra Funda pitch.

After the players warmed up at the training center, Roger Machado led a positional tactical drill for the whole group, followed by an 11 vs. 11 tactical session—the famous “rachão”—where he outlined his initial ideas for the team’s lineup.

The coach has already had his name published in the CBF’s BID, is cleared to work, and will make his debut for Tricolor on Thursday (12). São Paulo will host Chapecoense at Canindé starting at 8 p.m. (Brasília time), in a match valid for the 5th round of the Brazilian Championship.

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