Why São Paulo chose to sack Hernán Crespo | OneFootball

On Monday, São Paulo announced that Hernán Crespo is no longer the club's coach. The main reasons that influenced the decision to dismiss the Argentine coach include: choices in the defeat to Palmeiras, poor relationship with the squad, and demands on the management. 

The most recent event and one of the main contributors to the dismissal was the lineup and substitutions in the elimination against Palmeiras, in the semifinals of the Campeonato Paulista, in the 2-1 defeat.

The decision to start Luan in São Paulo's midfield, instead of Danielzinho, who had been performing well, caused outrage. Additionally, the inclusion of André Silva, who was returning after a long injury, led to dissatisfaction, further fueled by the elimination against the rival.

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Demands on the management

Amid the crisis that troubled the start of São Paulo's season, with problems on and off the field, Crespo did not hold back in demanding reinforcements from the management. He acknowledged the club's delicate situation but still insisted on new signings.

“I haven't changed [my opinion], but this is São Paulo's situation. Let's see what we can do, with Rui Costa, Rafinha, and president Massis, what we financially need. But surely we need reinforcements. That's how it is. São Paulo needs reinforcements. Will we be able to bring them? I don't know,” Crespo said in a press conference, reinforcing the request he had already made at the beginning of the year.

Joint decision

The decision to dismiss Crespo involved Rafinha, the sports manager, and Rui Costa, the football executive, who understood that it would be best to promote a change in the coach. Since his poor relationship with the São Paulo squad would not be beneficial for the team for the rest of the season.

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