Crespo’s Surprising Lineup for Palmeiras vs São Paulo Sparks ‘Historic Rout’ توقعations

The highly anticipated clash between Palmeiras and São Paulo recently stirred significant buzz on social media. As the teams prepared to meet at Arena Barueri for the Campeonato Paulista, a controversial decision by São Paulo’s coach, Hernán Crespo, caught many by surprise. He chose to leave star striker Calleri on the bench despite his notable performance in the previous match.

Crespo’s Surprising Decision

In the game against Portuguesa, which São Paulo lost 3-2, Calleri scored two goals. Yet, for the crucial match against Palmeiras on Saturday, January 24, he was not included in the starting lineup. This choice raised eyebrows among fans, prompting a wave of reactions on social media.

Social Media Reaction

• Fans expressed disbelief and frustration at Calleri’s absence.
• Tapia was chosen to take his place, which further fueled discussions online.

Match Details

The match is scheduled to kick off at 18:30 (Brasília time) as part of the fifth round of the Campeonato Paulista. Meanwhlie, the São Paulo squad will take the field without Lucas Moura, who has struggled with injuries and opted out due to concerns regarding the synthetic pitch at Arena Barueri.

São Paulo’s Starting Lineup

Coach Crespo has rolled out a formidable team to face Palmeiras:

This key matchup is viewed as a pivotal moment for both teams as they seek advancement in the Campeonato Paulista. With emotions running high, the decisions made by Crespo and his team could significantly influence the outcome of this historic rivalry.