Lack of playmakers worries São Paulo ahead of Flamengo clash, find out why | OneFootball

São Paulo faces Flamengo this Wednesday at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Vila Belmiro in Santos, for the 32nd round of the Campeonato Brasileiro, without options to fill the team's attacking midfielder role.

Marcos Antônio, who was on Carlo Ancelotti's preliminary list for Brazil's November friendlies, is expected to take on this role against the rubro-negro rival. However, there will be no options on the bench to replace him.

Oscar, who in theory would be the starter in this position, is recovering from a left calf injury. Rodriguinho, a young player from the youth academy who also got used to playing as a playmaker, is dealing with pain in his right knee.

In last Sunday's match against Vasco da Gama, at São Januário, Crespo decided to include the young Pedro Ferreira, just 18 years old, since there were no alternatives for the position.

Against Flamengo, however, Pedro Ferreira will not be available because he will be reinforcing the under-20 team in their match against Grêmio, this Wednesday at 3:30 PM (Brasília time), in Cotia, for the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil in that category.

It's worth remembering that Luciano has already been tested in the position, but his performance was not satisfactory, leading him to return to playing closer to the goal, as a forward.

Lucas has also stated that he can play this role on the team, but coach Hernán Crespo has shown that he prefers the number 7 also closer to the box.

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