Carpini explains the use of the three defenders at the San Paolo: ‘Width on the sides’

Carpini explains the use of the three defenders at the San Paolo: ‘Width on the sides’


After the Libertadores victory, the coach underlines that the team’s acceptance of his ideas “is emerging more and more”




In front of almost 50 thousand fans, San Paolo did not have a good performance against Chilean Cobresal in the round of 16 of the Libertadores, but achieved the most important thing for the moment, the 2-0 victory which eased the tension. pressure on the work of coach Thiago Carpini and not to complicate the continental tournament. The coach, in fact, believes that athletes are increasingly suited to his ideas.

“The acceptance of ideas is emerging more and more. It was a really good job for Dorival, victorious in the Copa do Brasil, but who had their difficulties, winning only one match away from home. Every result is a reformulation. If we think about if we did the same things perhaps we wouldn’t have the same results, we have to do a little more”, he said.

Use of the three defenders

Throughout the press conference, the coach defended by entering the pitch with three defenders and maintaining his formation for the entire 90 minutes. The Italian commander also said that he dreams of having all the athletes available, but injuries make it difficult to continue working.

“I don’t agree that three defenders are a condition for defending. We respected Cobresal and we won. Of course, in some moments the nervousness may have been a little disturbing. There were mistakes. And we didn’t have a lot of time to work on this training”, clarified Carpini, before concluding:

“With three defenders we managed to have width on the sides. Ferreira would play in Michel’s role. He played a winger role, as he is a striker, midfielder, second midfielder. We wanted to have depth, protect a little more from the transition of Cobresal “Playing on the mistake. How many clubs do you see playing with three non-defensive backs? We had Ferraresi and Diego Costa who played a lot in the opponent’s field,” he added.

“My dream is to one day have all the athletes available. That we can put ideas, variations and offer what is best for the fans. What the fans expect from us. The fans deserve a lot”, he concluded.

Look at the agenda

In the next round, the Tricolor Paulista will face Barcelona from Guayaquil, Ecuador, on the 25th at 9pm (Brasilia time). Furthermore, Thiago Carpini’s men will play the first three matches of the Brazilian Championship. Finally, the first will take place this weekend, when the team will face Fortaleza, on the 13th, at 9pm (Brasilia time), at MorumBIS.

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Source: Terra

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