The arrival of James Rodríguez and Lucas Moura at São Paulo creates great expectations among tricolor fans about the way in which Dorival Júnior's team will improve from now on. Related São Paulo São Paulo manager reveals result of negotiations for Erick São Paulo 02/08/2023 São Paulo !News about Calleri! São Paulo completes preparation to face San Lorenzo São Paulo 02/08/2023 São Paulo Lots of money? Check out how much James Rodríguez and Lucas cost São Paulo São Paulo 02/08/2023 + Renew stock of Tricolor shirts with coupon LANCEFUT 10% OFF In addition to the challenge of bringing together a multitude of talents without compromising the team's cohesion, the coach has to adapt players with different behavior that they are harmless to each other. Below, we present some options for how Tricolor can engage its new hires. + Be careful with Brazilians! Subscribe to Prime Video and follow all the matches of your favorite team! HOW DOES SÃO PAULO PLAY? In addition to tactical concepts, about how São Paulo organized itself in attack and defense, or the positioning of the players, we will use statistics to explain the main characteristics of Dorival's team in this Brasileirão. Data from the ‘xValue Stats’ platform shows that São Paulo is one of the most effective teams in the Brasileirão in terms of attack. In addition to being one of the teams with the highest number of shots on goal, the number of successful passes and goals created draws attention, showing a club with a lot of mobility in the search for goals. Check the numbers in the table below. HOW DID JAMES RODRÍGUEZ AND LUCAS PLAY IN THEIR LAST CLUBS? Although James Rodríguez is best known for his performance at the 2014 World Cup, where he played as 'shirt number 10' for the Colombian team and was responsible for making the 'last pass', the midfielder adapted throughout his career to play in other positions. According to 'Sofascore', through the Colombian heat map, the tricolor reinforcement started to play more on both ends, mainly on the right, while defending Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Everton (see heat map of James under the command of Rodriguez in Olympiacos, Greece). James Rodríguez's heat map at Olympiacos-GRE (Photo: Reproduction) The same goes for Lucas, who left Brazil as a strong right winger, capable of reaching the baseline and forming the midfield line in a 4-4-2. At PSG (France) and Tottenham (England), Lucas began to play not only on both flanks but also in the center, especially at the beginning of Antonio Conte's tenure at the London club (Luke's heatmap from last full season to Tottenham can also be seen below). Lucas Moura learned to play more centrally and on the left during his time in Europe (Photo: Reproduction) WHAT CAN REINFORCEMENTS DO WITH THE TEAM? São Paulo played in a 4-4-2 formation, with Rodrigo Nestor on the left wing/midfielder and Wellington Rato on the right wing, while Luciano was between the attack and the number 10 on that sheet. These peculiarities, such as Rato's inverted foot (a left-hander playing on the right side) and Luciano's movement, to create walls and short shots, are tactical characteristics that justify the statistics mentioned above. São Paulo's midfield and attack today (Photo: Reproduction) In addition to these moves, the fact that São Paulo plays in an attacking duo also deserves attention in the organization of the 'new' team: Calleri and Luciano are responsible for more than 40% of the São Paulo goals in the Brasileirão, which makes it difficult for this unit to change. Therefore, James is unlikely to be used as a 'classic' and centralized midfielder, a position that, in theory, does not exist in the current São Paulo team. A less disruptive alternative to the collective movement already established by Dorival would be for James to replace Nestor, on the left wing. In this option, the team would continue with a midfielder in the corridor and Lucas would return to the starting position occupying the right wing, thus forming a 'magic quartet' with Lucas, James Rodríguez, Luciano and Calleri. Possible attack in São Paulo with Lucas and James Rodriguez forming a 'magic quartet' with Luciano and Calleri (Photo: Reproduction) Furthermore, this design allows James to circulate more freely in midfield and free to the left to overtake Caio Paulista, through the tables – another characteristic of the tricolor movement proven by statistics – that the team became more offensive and had a greater protagonist on the left side, a recent highlight of the team. The speculations were more than real, but the decision was made by Dorival Júnior. Fans can only wait for the reinforcements to arrive to see how São Paulo's new players fit in. Follow Lance! on G o o g l e News Most read 1 Off the field Vini Jr.'s attitude towards Mbappé for Real Madrid draws attention on the web 2 Off the field Brasileirão: check title chances after Botafogo's draw and Palmeiras' victory 3 Off the field Fans of Botafogo blames partial defeat: 'It calls failure' 4 Launch! Biz How much did Rayssa Leal earn by winning the SLS stage in Tokyo? 5 Flamengo Flamengo Stadium has a capacity for 78 thousand people and is European inspired; Check out the photos in Lance's newsletter! Stay up to date on sports and your favorite team in just 1 minute of reading! Sign up The best sports of your morning! Article More News Stay up to date with everything! 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The arrival of James Rodríguez and Lucas Moura at São Paulo creates great expectations among tricolor fans about the way in which Dorival Júnior's team will improve from now on. Related São Paulo São Paulo manager reveals result of negotiations for Erick São Paulo 02/08/2023 São Paulo !News about Calleri! São Paulo completes preparation to face San Lorenzo São Paulo 02/08/2023 São Paulo Lots of money? Check out how much James Rodríguez and Lucas cost São Paulo São Paulo 02/08/2023 + Renew stock of Tricolor shirts with coupon LANCEFUT 10% OFF In addition to the challenge of bringing together a multitude of talents without compromising the team's cohesion, the coach has to adapt players with different behavior that they are harmless to each other. Below, we present some options for how Tricolor can engage its new hires. + Be careful with Brazilians! Subscribe to Prime Video and follow all the matches of your favorite team! HOW DOES SÃO PAULO PLAY? In addition to tactical concepts, about how São Paulo organized itself in attack and defense, or the positioning of the players, we will use statistics to explain the main characteristics of Dorival's team in this Brasileirão. Data from the ‘xValue Stats’ platform shows that São Paulo is one of the most effective teams in the Brasileirão in terms of attack. In addition to being one of the teams with the highest number of shots on goal, the number of successful passes and goals created draws attention, showing a club with a lot of mobility in the search for goals. Check the numbers in the table below. HOW DID JAMES RODRÍGUEZ AND LUCAS PLAY IN THEIR LAST CLUBS? Although James Rodríguez is best known for his performance at the 2014 World Cup, where he played as 'shirt number 10' for the Colombian team and was responsible for making the 'last pass', the midfielder adapted throughout his career to play in other positions. According to 'Sofascore', through the Colombian heat map, the tricolor reinforcement started to play more on both ends, mainly on the right, while defending Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Everton (see heat map of James under the command of Rodriguez in Olympiacos, Greece). James Rodríguez's heat map at Olympiacos-GRE (Photo: Reproduction) The same goes for Lucas, who left Brazil as a strong right winger, capable of reaching the baseline and forming the midfield line in a 4-4-2. At PSG (France) and Tottenham (England), Lucas began to play not only on both flanks but also in the center, especially at the beginning of Antonio Conte's tenure at the London club (Luke's heatmap from last full season to Tottenham can also be seen below). Lucas Moura learned to play more centrally and on the left during his time in Europe (Photo: Reproduction) WHAT CAN REINFORCEMENTS DO WITH THE TEAM? São Paulo played in a 4-4-2 formation, with Rodrigo Nestor on the left wing/midfielder and Wellington Rato on the right wing, while Luciano was between the attack and the number 10 on that sheet. These peculiarities, such as Rato's inverted foot (a left-hander playing on the right side) and Luciano's movement, to create walls and short shots, are tactical characteristics that justify the statistics mentioned above. São Paulo's midfield and attack today (Photo: Reproduction) In addition to these moves, the fact that São Paulo plays in an attacking duo also deserves attention in the organization of the 'new' team: Calleri and Luciano are responsible for more than 40% of the São Paulo goals in the Brasileirão, which makes it difficult for this unit to change. Therefore, James is unlikely to be used as a 'classic' and centralized midfielder, a position that, in theory, does not exist in the current São Paulo team. A less disruptive alternative to the collective movement already established by Dorival would be for James to replace Nestor, on the left wing. In this option, the team would continue with a midfielder in the corridor and Lucas would return to the starting position occupying the right wing, thus forming a 'magic quartet' with Lucas, James Rodríguez, Luciano and Calleri. Possible attack in São Paulo with Lucas and James Rodriguez forming a 'magic quartet' with Luciano and Calleri (Photo: Reproduction) Furthermore, this design allows James to circulate more freely in midfield and free to the left to overtake Caio Paulista, through the tables – another characteristic of the tricolor movement proven by statistics – that the team became more offensive and had a greater protagonist on the left side, a recent highlight of the team. The speculations were more than real, but the decision was made by Dorival Júnior. Fans can only wait for the reinforcements to arrive to see how São Paulo's new players fit in. Follow Lance! on G o o g l e News Most read 1 Off the field Vini Jr.'s attitude towards Mbappé for Real Madrid draws attention on the web 2 Off the field Brasileirão: check title chances after Botafogo's draw and Palmeiras' victory 3 Off the field Fans of Botafogo blames partial defeat: 'It calls failure' 4 Launch! Biz How much did Rayssa Leal earn by winning the SLS stage in Tokyo? 5 Flamengo Flamengo Stadium has a capacity for 78 thousand people and is European inspired; Check out the photos in Lance's newsletter! Stay up to date on sports and your favorite team in just 1 minute of reading! Sign up The best sports of your morning! Article More News Stay up to date with everything! See more São Paulo São Paulo: Wagner Ribeiro blasts Zubeldía: 'like a clown' 11/25/2024 - 12:12 pm São Paulo André Silva is going through a good phase, scores decisive goals and becomes a shadow for Calleri 11/25/2024 - 7:45 am São Paulo William Gomes is back in action and should gain more minutes for São Paulo in 2025 11/24/2024 - 08:15 São Paulo Zubeldía received the most cards of the entire São Paulo squad 11/24/2024 - 06:15 Yes São Paulo Lucas Moura talks about São Paulo's 'power of reaction' in a tough match against Atlético-MG 11/24 /2024 - 01:34 São Paulo Zubeldía celebrates his place in the Libertadores and praises the reaction of São Paulo and Cidade da 24/11/2024 - 01:13 São Paulo São Paulo expanded quickly and finished four seasons undefeated Atlético-MG 24/11/2024 - 00:26 São Paulo Atlético-MG took the lead, but São Paulo drew and secured the Libertadores 23/ 11 /2024 - 23:34 Related São Paulo São Paulo manager reveals results of Erick São Paulo's negotiations 02/08/2023 São Paulo !News about Calleri! São Paulo completes preparation to face San Lorenzo São Paulo 02/08/2023 São Paulo Lots of money? Check out how much James Rodríguez and Lucas' assets are worth São Paulo São Paulo 02/08/2023