Lucas Ramon eyes Paulista quarters, aims to grow at São Paulo | OneFootball

São Paulo will have its first major decision of the season this weekend, as it begins the quarterfinals of the Campeonato Paulista. Tricolor will face Red Bull Bragantino, starting at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Estádio Cícero de Souza Marques, in Bragança Paulista (SP).

Tricolor is looking forward to having an almost complete squad for the Paulista quarterfinals — the exception is Ferreirinha, who is still doubtful due to a strain in his right thigh. The new signing for the season, Lucas Ramon, will be available and could make his third start for São Paulo.

A standout in the 2-1 victory over Ponte Preta in the last round of the State Championship, the fullback looked ahead to the quarterfinal clash and emphasized the importance of mental preparation. After two training sessions, the squad will have its final practice on Friday morning.

“We have to work hard, fine-tune the details and prepare well, both physically and mentally. We know it will be a tough game against a quality opponent, where we have to stay focused from start to finish, but we trust our work and the strength of our group. We will arrive focused to play a great match and seek qualification for the semifinals,” projected the player.

Positive adaptation

Lucas Ramon was signed for free in January this year, after signing a pre-contract with São Paulo. Mirassol did not want to release the defender early, but he gave up money he was owed and joined Tricolor a month later, being announced on February 3rd.

Since then, he has quickly adapted to São Paulo and made himself available to the coaching staff. Four days later, he made his debut against Primavera, in the seventh round of the Paulista. In the very next game, he became a starter in the position and made a good impression. Not by chance, he kept his place against Ponte Preta.

Even so, the new number 19 for Tricolor believes he still has a lot to improve under coach Hernán Crespo.

The feeling of the first goal

Even with little time at the club, Lucas Ramon already knows what it feels like to score for São Paulo. The player netted his first goal in the 2-1 win over Ponte Preta last Sunday, and was essential for Tricolor’s qualification for the Paulista quarterfinals.

“Scoring my first goal in this shirt is an indescribable feeling. It’s a giant club, where I was very well received, and being able to help with a goal right at the start of my journey here is something I’ll carry with me forever. I’m very grateful to God, my family, my teammates, and the staff for moments like this. More than the goal, I’m happy to contribute to the team finishing with a win,” concluded the fullback.

Now, São Paulo will face Red Bull Bragantino this weekend. Massa Bruta secured the advantage of deciding the quarterfinals at home by finishing the first phase of the Paulista with a better record than their rival.

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