São Paulo ratings: Full-backs poor, Calleri & André Silva flop | OneFootball

São Paulo did not play well in Belo Horizonte and suffered its first defeat in this Brasileirão, losing 1-0 to Atlético-MG on Wednesday night (18th). The Tricolor’s full-backs and forwards did not perform well, and after a lapse in the defense on a high ball, the team conceded the Atlético goal. See the ratings and evaluations:

BEST ON THE TEAM: Rafael – 6.0 – Saved a rocket from Hulk just 9 minutes in, even after a deflection. Shortly after, he parried a powerful shot from outside the box and another bomb from Hulk on a free kick. Not at fault for the goal.

DISAPPOINTMENT: Maik – 5.0 – Returned to the starting lineup and began the game solid in marking. However, he was very poor in attack and in playing the ball out from the back, making some passing errors. Left the game at the end for Cédric to come in.

Alan Franco – 5.75 – Made good clearances and won aerial duels in the first half. Stayed solid throughout the game, despite the overall defensive lapse on the goal.

Sabino – 5.25 – Defensively solid, tried to make some runs into attack but without success. Lost the aerial duel on Atlético’s goal.

Enzo Díaz – 5.0 – Pushed forward a lot in the first half, but couldn’t create good plays. Had tough duels with Preciado. Was solid in marking, but missed every cross he attempted in the match.

Bobadilla – 5.25 – Some good passes, but a quiet first half from the Paraguayan. Tried a dangerous long shot early in the second half, but didn’t have a great game.

Danielzinho – 5.75 – Good first half, providing options all over the field and distributing passes with quality. Also recovered balls and won good defensive duels. Dropped off a bit after the break and was substituted at the end.

Marcos Antônio – 5.5 – Great start to the match, leading attacking moves and distributing beautiful passes with lots of movement. Didn’t show up as much later in the first half. Hardly missed a pass, but didn’t stand out on the night.

Cauly – 5.75 – Started in Lucas’s place in midfield. Moved around everywhere, made a good run, and distributed passes well in the first half. Didn’t show up much at the start of the second half and left the field at 15 minutes for Lucas to come in.

DISAPPOINTMENT: André Silva – 5.0 – Didn’t have a great first half, barely touching the ball. Showed up a bit more after the break, but was replaced by Luciano at 15 minutes.

Calleri – 5.5 – Had the team’s first big chance from a free kick into the box. Hit it well, but the goalkeeper saved. Also had few chances in the first half, but fought hard for the ball. Disappeared in the second half.

Lucas – No rating – Replaced Cauly at 15’ of the second half. Made a run into attack and drew a dangerous foul. The number 7 took a hit to the back and had to be substituted ten minutes after coming on.

Luciano – 5.75 – Came on for the ineffective André Silva at 15 minutes of the second half. Tried a long shot, but it was straight at the keeper at 35’. Took charge and distributed passes well. Greatly improved the attack’s quality.

Tapia – 5.0 – Had to come on for the injured Lucas at 27’ of the second half. Made some speedy plays, but couldn’t achieve anything.

Cédric – No rating – Came off the bench to replace Maik in the final minutes.

Ferreirinha – No rating – Replaced Danielzinho at 38’ of the second half and couldn’t create anything.

Roger Machado – 5.0 – Rested some players for the match and saw the team have a first half with plenty of possession but few shots. At 15’ of the second half, brought on the heavy artillery with Lucas and Luciano. Soon after, conceded the goal and lost number 7 to injury after a foul. Couldn’t find alternatives for the team to win and suffered his first defeat.

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