Right now? Roger Machado asks, São Paulo want Lucca back from Brazil U20s | OneFootball

In his first four matches in charge of São Paulo, coach Roger Machado did not even include Lucca in the squad. Just now, when the youngster was called up to the Brazil under-20 national team for two friendlies, the coach asked for his return to Tricolor, as he intends to use him against Internacional when the Brasileirão resumes.

Roger resumed training with São Paulo’s full squad at CT da Barra Funda this Wednesday (25), after three days off. And the coach intends to test new tactical setups, including a system that uses wingers. That is where Lucca comes in. The squad currently does not have many options for the position besides the youngster from Cotia and Ferreirinha, as well as Tetê, another gem from the academy, who is still gaining experience.

So, the Tricolor boss asked the club to request Lucca’s release from the CBF so that he can return to training at Barra Funda during this FIFA window, with the next match in mind, against Inter, on April 1.

However, the federation has not yet approved the forward’s release, as he is seen by Brazil’s coaching staff as important in this new cycle. The tendency is for him to remain with the national team for two friendlies against Paraguay, on the 28th and 31st, and then return to São Paulo. The club is also hopeful that the winger will return after Brazil’s first match.

Under some pressure after two straight defeats, Roger Machado now has more time to work and fully implement his ideas, including the variation with wingers. However, during this FIFA window, he will be without call-ups Bobadilla and Tapia, as well as four youngsters with Brazil under-20: Igor Felisberto, Djhordney, Pedro Ferreira, and Lucca.

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