Crespo: São Paulo disorganised in win, but knew what was needed | OneFootball

Coach Hernán Crespo stated that São Paulo was disorganized on the field this Sunday, in the 2-1 victory over Juventude, at Vila Belmiro, for the 35th round of the Brazilian Championship.

The tricolor commander believes that his players strayed from the usual game pattern, however, at least they were able to secure three more precious points for São Paulo in the fight for a spot in the pre-Libertadores.

“We tried to put pressure, but when you play against a team fighting against relegation, they will play desperately because they try to get the result any way they can, and that complicates things for us. The team wasn't very organized today, but they understood what the game demanded. It was a difficult moment, we were coming from a defeat in the derby, it's not easy. It was a game to fight, battle, and secure a positive result against a dangerous team due to their desperation,” said Crespo.

“In the last press conferences, I was very clear about all the difficulties, and we still have more that many people don't talk about. The idea is to try to play in a certain way, today it didn't happen, we didn't play as we wanted, but it was a very delicate moment. We still have three games to finish this season and get as high as possible,” he added.

With the result, São Paulo reclaimed the eighth position in the Brazilian Championship, overtaking Red Bull Bragantino, who were defeated by Flamengo this Saturday.

Now, the Tricolor hopes for Cruzeiro or Fluminense to win the Copa do Brasil so that the Brasileirão G7 becomes G8, thus securing the much-desired spot in the pre-Libertadores in 2026.

“What we have, we have to deliver. Put all our energy into these three rounds. We gained three points of difference in our competition with Red Bull Bragantino. This is the championship we have to play in these final three rounds,” Crespo pointed out.

São Paulo returns to the field next Thursday at 8:30 PM (Brasília time), against Fluminense, at Maracanã, for the 36th round of the Brasileirão.

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