Patryck or a makeshift option? Crespo’s choices at left-back v Flamengo | OneFootball

Coach Hernán Crespo will have few options for the left-back position in this Wednesday’s match against Flamengo, at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Vila Belmiro, for the 32nd round of the Campeonato Brasileiro.

The Argentine coach will only be able to count on Patryck Lanza as a natural player for the position. The youngster, who came up through São Paulo’s youth academy, however, has yet to convince Hernán Crespo that he has the potential to be the starter in the role.

Enzo Díaz, who is Crespo’s first choice, will have to serve an automatic suspension due to accumulation of yellow cards. Wendell, the immediate backup, is recovering from a plantar fascia injury.

If Crespo chooses not to bet on Patryck Lanza against Flamengo, he may have to improvise at left-back. Right-backs Cédric Soares and Mailton are the favorites for the spot if the youngster from Cotia starts on the bench.

It’s not just São Paulo’s left-back position that will undergo changes for the game against Flamengo. In fact, the entire left side of the tricolor defense will feature alternative players, since center-back Alan Franco will also have to serve an automatic suspension due to accumulation of yellow cards.

For Alan Franco’s spot, the natural choice is Sabino, who has already replaced the Argentine on other occasions and stands out for his good ball distribution.

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