São Paulo flying under Crespo, now eight unbeaten in Brasileirão | OneFootball

São Paulo is on a roll. The team's performance has improved since the arrival of Hernán Crespo and, with the victory over Atlético-MG this Sunday, they have achieved eight undefeated games in the Brazilian Championship.

The results speak for themselves. Crespo took over São Paulo when they were in 14th place in the league table, threatened by relegation. Two months later, the team is in seventh place, close to the G6.

The Argentine coach took advantage of the break for the Club World Cup and took Tricolor to another level in this second half of the year. In addition to climbing the Serie A table, the team also qualified for the quarterfinals of the Libertadores, beating Atlético Nacional on penalties.

With Crespo, the team has gone eight matches without defeat in the Brasileirão. There have been six victories and five draws during this period, with 16 goals scored and six conceded.

When asked about the good moment, the Argentine coach smiles and says that "everything is going right". He highlighted the commitment of the athletes.

“It's a good, cool moment. Everything is going right. There's a big commitment from the athletes. The squad is hungry. We have to continue on this path, with our feet on the ground. I think we will have many possibilities and good things,” said the coach.

Midfielder Pablo Maia and defender Ferraresi, standouts in the victory against Galo, also spoke about São Paulo's growth since the arrival of Hernán Crespo. The defender highlighted the defensive improvement and the way the forwards have been helping to pressure the opponent.

“I think the confidence he has been giving us and the freedom we have to play our game, to attack, has been important for us to score goals and help in the offensive part,” said Pablo.

“Happy, really happy. The commitment is general. First are the forwards who press, and we from the defense are supporting them. The team is very good defensively, but it's not just the defense. Everyone compact, it helps a lot,” added Ferraresi.

The Venezuelan, by the way, sees himself in one of the best moments with the tricolor shirt.

“It could be. I haven't had many consecutive games like I'm having now. Happy about that, showing my best level. I hope to continue helping the team in all matches,” he said.

It is in this atmosphere that São Paulo is preparing for its next commitment in the current season. On Saturday, the team will go to Belo Horizonte to face the vice-leader Cruzeiro, at Mineirão. The match, valid for the 22nd round of the Brasileirão, is scheduled for 9 pm (Brasília time).

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