The victory of the three defenders? Ceni explains the change in Sao Paulo’s playing system and starting line-up options

For most of the time in those 3 weeks without a file Sao Paulo After the elimination in the Paulista Championship, the topic when it came to the team was the return of the scheme with three defenders, which coach Rogero Ceni had canceled since the end of last year.

Well, then 2-0 win over Tigre Thursday (6)in the debut of Tricolor in Cuba SudamericanaThe coach commented on the reasons that prompted him to dedicate the return of the system.

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– The system we’ve been training since leaving the Paulista Championship. Because of the return of Arboleda and the fact that Diego (Costa) is about to return, in addition to Rafinha who can also play the role, we decided to work with three defenders.

About the lineup chosen to fill the system, Ceni was direct and justified that he needed stronger and more physical players to break through the Argentines’ lines.

Off Calleri, I think this match David and Erison were the perfect formation, because they are strong players, to attack for space, as was the first goal. Luciano is about vacillation and playing between the lines. The selection proved to be a good one, and Erison scored twice. David also helped a lot in carrying those balls up front. Michel Araujo attacks a lot, Nathan too, within his characteristics.