There was a moment, at the beginning of the second half of the classic between São Paulo and Palmeiras, when the rivals even threatened to deliver a great game. A great chance for each side, minutes of pure striking, that was it.
São Paulo still lacks a player who thinks about the game in midfield. The lack of ideas is evident. For now, James Rodriguez has not shown himself capable of solving this problem, and Luciano is torn between being a creative midfielder or a decisive striker. Always depending on Calleri is putting too much burden on the center forward.
Palmeiras has momentary blackouts that can be costly in decisive phases. Endrick decorated some plays too much, and Flaco López struggles when facing good quality defenders. Raphael Veiga appears to be recovering his physical capacity, which returns the team to its most creative element.
The championship only has four rounds, but São Paulo already sees the leader five points ahead and Palmeiras, four. The draw didn’t do either of them any good. In search of classification in the Libertadores, they will need even more energy at some point to seek national leadership.
The insane schedule will probably force them to play with reserve or alternative teams in the Copa do Brasil . Checking out.
, but that was it.
The session on Monday (29) of Série A of the Brasileirão promised a lot and delivered little.
It was another match marked by effort, dedication, flashes of technique and endless chatter on and off the field. In a few moments, you could hear more of the angry coaches Abel Ferreira and Luis Zubeldía than the more than 50 thousand São Paulo residents who filled MorumBIS.
To make matters worse, referee Wilton Pereira Sampaio stopped the game, lectured the athletes and coaches and achieved what seems to be his objective: to draw more attention to himself than to the game he officiates. What a bad thing!
If it didn’t offer goals, the classic left some observations.
São Paulo still lacks a player who thinks about the game in midfield. The lack of ideas is evident. For now, James Rodriguez has not shown himself capable of solving this problem, and Luciano is torn between being a creative midfielder or a decisive striker. Always depending on Calleri is putting too much burden on the center forward.
Palmeiras has momentary blackouts that can be costly in decisive phases. Endrick decorated some plays too much, and Flaco López struggles when facing good quality defenders. Raphael Veiga appears to be recovering his physical capacity, which returns the team to its most creative element.
The championship only has four rounds, but São Paulo already sees the leader five points ahead and Palmeiras, four. The draw didn’t do either of them any good. In search of classification in the Libertadores, they will need even more energy at some point to seek national leadership.
The insane schedule will probably force them to play with reserve or alternative teams in the Copa do Brasil . Checking out.
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