São Paulo ratings: Defenders falter, Luciano quiet in poor display | OneFootball

In another disappointing performance in this Brasileirão, São Paulo fell to Grêmio 2-0 on Thursday night (16), away from home, with mistakes from their defenders on both goals. The number 10, Luciano, was very subdued, complained a lot, as usual, and had to be substituted after receiving a yellow card. Goalkeeper Rafael still prevented a rout. See the ratings and evaluations:

BEST OF THE TEAM: Rafael – 6.5 – Worked well for the first time in a ground defense after a low cross at 20 minutes. Flew with a switched hand on a powerful shot at 35’ by Pavón, preventing the goal. Moments later, another miracle after the opponent's corner. At 34’ of the second half, another great save at close range.

Alan Franco – 5.5 – Good on the right side of the defense, with important cuts and tackles, and made few passing errors in the first half. With the team losing, he was substituted at halftime for Lucas Moura.

Arboleda – 5.0 – Made a crucial cut at 26’ of the 1st half, preventing a great chance for Grêmio in front of Rafael. Cleared other dangerous balls in the air. Was having a good first half but faltered by leaving Carlos Vinícius free in the goal play. In the play that led to a penalty in the second half, he played the ball wrong. However, he prevented another rival goal by throwing himself in front of a strong shot.

Sabino – 4.5 – Was the defender who pushed forward to try to fit longer passes. Recovered some balls well in defense. Committed a penalty on Edenilson at the beginning of the second half.

Maílton – 4.5 – Returned to the starting team with Cédric's injury. Didn't appear much and had a poor first half in the South. Received a yellow card at 19 minutes of the second half.

Alisson – 5.0 – Tried to organize the tricolor's ball exit, always providing a playing option. However, he couldn't create great offensive plays.

Marcos Antônio – 5.5 – Dominated the midfield in the first half, making the team play from one side to the other, always precise in passes. Took a shot without much direction and declined in performance along with the team.

Rodriguinho – 4.0 – Made decisive passing errors in the attack at the beginning of the game. Very poor in the first half, unable to produce anything. Maintained the weak appearance and was replaced by Ferreirinha in the 2nd half.

Wendell – No rating – Another who returned to the team on the wing, in the absence of Enzo Díaz. Was having a good start to the match, with 100% pass accuracy, but felt foot pain just 10 minutes in and had to be replaced by Patryck, increasing the list in Reffis. Left on a stretcher and started treatment on the bench for plantar fasciitis.

Tapia – 5.5 – Escaped well down the left wing at times at the start, providing good counterattack options. Bothered a lot and took the team's first shot at 13’, over the bar. Shortly after, sent a three-finger low cross, but too long for Luciano. Received a yellow card still in the 1st half, after a ball dispute. At 27’, sent a dangerous volley, which went close to the rival goal. The best of the team, he was replaced by Luiz Gustavo at the end of the match.

DISAPPOINTMENT: Luciano – 3.5 – Completely out of sync with his attacking partner, started poorly, barely touching the ball and not reaching offensive plays. A very subdued first half for someone wearing São Paulo's number 10. Took an inoffensive shot at 23’ of the 2nd half and shortly after managed the feat of getting another yellow for complaining. Left at the end, replaced by Rigoni.

Patryck – 4.0 – Had to come in just 12 minutes in, replacing the injured Wendell. With the corridor open on the left, he got excited and attempted a skewed shot at 19’. The team's quality dropped significantly in that sector. Suffered greatly with Pavón's runs down his side.

Lucas – 4.5 – Came on at halftime, replacing Alan Franco. Couldn't find his space, without threatening the opponent's goal. Started to find some good passes in the final part of the game, but didn't perform well.

Luiz Gustavo – 5.0 – Replaced Tapia in the middle of the 2nd half. Was good in pass distribution, not missing any.

Ferreirinha – 4.5 – Came on for the subdued Rodriguinho in the second half. Had his big chance at 28’, in a ball threaded by Lucas. Pulled inside but shot over, missing. Didn't perform. Still hit the post with a header in the last play of the match.

Rigoni – No rating – Came off the bench to replace Luciano in the final minutes.

Hernán Crespo – 4.0 – With an incredible 12 absences, struggled to define the lineup and went with the best he had. And suffered another injury right at the start of the game, precisely on the side where the team was better. Went all out and brought Lucas in for defender Alan Franco at halftime. It didn't work, made other changes, but accumulated another defeat in the Brasileirão.

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