Coach Dorival Júnior explained why Luciano did not take the field this Saturday, in the victory over Corinthians, in Morumbi, in the Brazilian championship. Despite him being one of the leaders of the team and a technical reference, the Italian number 10 ended up being kept by the San Paolo commander due to a physical problem.
“Luciano was left out of these two decisive matches [pela Copa do Brasil], but despite being participatory in the locker room, he started arguing. Yesterday he had a leg problem and in the end we decided to keep him for a while, as long as there wasn’t a great need to take to the pitch. He was fundamental and was a starter,” said Dorival Júnior.
Despite the chorus of fans, who chanted the athlete’s name at various moments of the classic, Luciano watched the classic from the bench and saw James Rodríguez chosen to replace Wellington Rato in the second half.
“This environment is very important. It is natural that one or the other partner has to be pushed away. Everyone has understood and accepted this. Of course, not being satisfied is normal. But they do not stop giving up. We can only gain from this, “he added the San Paolo coach.
Luciano is the second player with the most contributions this season, with 11 goals and eight assists, behind only Calleri, who surpassed him by scoring twice this Saturday, against Corinthians, and reaching 14 goals, in addition to six assist.
For next Saturday’s duel, against Vasco da Gama, in São Januário, for the Brasileirão, the tendency is that Luciano can play and be used again by coach Dorival Júnior. It remains to be seen whether the number 10 will start or come off the bench again to help the team.
Source: Terra
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