Nicaão was chosen by coach Thiago Carpini to start at São Paulo in place of Lucas, who was not physically fit and was eliminated from the Brazilian Super Cup against Palmeiras. Tricolor fans criticized the coach's choice and also did not approve of the attacking midfielder's performance.São Paulo fans boo Nikão during the Brazilian Super Cup: ‘He’s killing the team’
Nicaão was chosen by coach Thiago Carpini to start at São Paulo in place of Lucas, who was not physically fit and was eliminated from the Brazilian Super Cup against Palmeiras. Tricolor fans criticized the coach's choice and also did not approve of the attacking midfielder's performance.