Crespo unleashes São Paulo’s secret weapon | OneFootball

Luciano returned to the São Paulo starting lineup and made an immediate impact in the 2-2 draw with RB Bragantino, providing the assist for André Silva’s opening goal, according to Arquibancada Tricolor. After serving a suspension against Flamengo, the forward was reinstated for the trip to Bragança, where his delivery set up Silva’s early header and gave São Paulo the initiative in a tightly contested match.

In his post-match comments, manager Hernán Crespo offered a detailed assessment of Luciano’s style. Crespo described the number 10 as “a very dangerous player” and went further, calling him “anarchic” in his movement. “He goes everywhere. If you tell him, ‘No, stay disciplined, stay there’—no, his strength is to be anarchic,” Crespo explained. The manager emphasized that the team’s tactical structure should be tailored to capitalize on Luciano’s instinct to exploit space, ideally positioning him inside or close to the penalty area. Crespo concluded, “That position is ideal for him.”

Luciano’s performance highlighted his ability to combine unpredictability and effectiveness. While some might see a need for positional discipline, Crespo appears intent on maximizing the forward’s unique profile by granting him the freedom to drift into dangerous pockets, rather than confining him to a fixed spot. The focus is on supporting Luciano so he can remain a decisive factor near goal, leveraging both his technical quality and his opportunistic movement.

Following their draw with Bragantino, São Paulo now turn their attention to a high-stakes clássico against Corinthians at Morumbi in round 15. Luciano is expected to remain central to Crespo’s attacking plans, as the Tricolor look to assert themselves further in the league.

(Source: Arquibancada Tricolor)