Crespo urges São Paulo for reinforcements: "I haven't changed my mind" | OneFootball

Coach Hernán Crespo acknowledged that São Paulo is in a delicate situation in the transfer market due to the club's financial reality, but he reinforced the request for new signings after the 2-0 victory over Grêmio last Wednesday in the Brazilian Championship at Morumbi.

This is not the first time the coach has publicly asked São Paulo's management for new players. On several occasions this season, the Argentine has already highlighted the need for more arrivals. At the beginning of the year, for example, he said the team needed "five to six reinforcements." The request was reiterated last Wednesday, but without quantification.

"I haven't changed [my opinion], but this is São Paulo's situation. Let's see what we can do, with Rui Costa [football executive], Rafinha [sports manager], and President Massis, what we need financially. But surely we need reinforcements. It's not that it changes. If you know me, you know my opinion won't change with positive or negative results. That's how it is. São Paulo needs reinforcements. Will it be able to bring them? I don't know. We are monitoring some possibilities in the market and looking for players who can help us," said Crespo.

The coach also avoided mentioning the positions he believes need reinforcements, but the Tricolor sought the market for a defensive midfielder. The club tried to sign Allan from Flamengo on loan, but the midfielder joined Corinthians under the same conditions, being announced on Wednesday.

São Paulo is in a delicate financial situation, with a debt close to R$ 1 billion. To contain expenses, the Tricolor has focused on not making rash decisions in the transfer window, prioritizing players at zero cost or those who come on loan.

Working with what they have

So far, the Tricolor has announced four new reinforcements, all at zero cost, covering only salaries and signing bonuses: midfielder Danielzinho and full-back Lucas Ramon from Mirassol; goalkeeper Carlos Coronel from NY Red Bulls-USA; and defender Matheus Dória from Atlas-MEX.

While not gaining new players, Crespo pointed out that he will continue working with the squad he has and betting, above all, on the young talents from Cotia. In the game against Grêmio, for example, Pedro Ferreira got an opportunity. The youngster is a gem from the youth academy to be polished.

"Let's see [if more reinforcements will arrive]. Here, everyone knows we are at the beginning of the season, which will be long. We know we will have to reinforce ourselves, but if not, we will work with what we have. We have players of great quality. Some players, we know, may not have the experience of what it means to play for São Paulo, but we are starting slowly. We have quality, but I think we will need time and try to put them in when the situation allows, like today," said the coach.

"Today, Pedro [Ferreira] had the opportunity to play, proved his worth, he is someone I can count on, like everyone else. But each has their time, each game is a new story. The idea is to try to evolve in the game, maintain the energy. Everyone knows that to play for São Paulo, you have to run and fight, hoping that talent can make the difference. We can't think we will always play well. What we can guarantee is that we will run, fight, play with intensity," concluded Crespo.

Situation in the standings

With the result, São Paulo extended their unbeaten streak this season and reached their fifth game without knowing defeat, with four wins and one draw. Additionally, the São Paulo team also reached seven points and will sleep at the top of the Brazilian Championship, maintaining their unbeaten run in the tournament.

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