By defining Jorge Sampaoli as the main objective to replace Cuca, Santos was expecting a technology expert, cracked by tactics and offensive. And the fish found this and a lot more in the negotiations with Argentina.
The new commander arrived in Brazil on Sunday night and quickly went to a hotel in São Paulo. The first talks with President José Carlos Peres and the Renato Football Manager started in this city.
Sampaoli could not speak only of starters, but also of reservists, borrowed players and even some of the basic categories.
The coach also mentioned the need for two trips to Fortaleza from the Brazilian championship of 2019 and at the meeting. to settle the last details, began to study River Plate-URU, an opponent of the first phase of South America
"He is a machine.I had two days of learning and I saw a rare professionalism, "summarized President Peres, in Gazeta Esportiva.
Workaholic
Sampaoli did not want to rest when he came home from the trip. Sunday and spent all Monday discussing planning for 2019.
The coach has already warned about his work schedule: from 7:30 to 7 pm.
Argentina pointed out the needy positions of the cast and approved some of the names on the list. reinforcements from Renato for 2019. In total, more than 50 options have been presented and / or proposed for next season. It requires a left-back, a defender, a midfielder, a midfielder, a midfielder and a porter.
After discussing the hiring, Sampaoli goes to the academy and comes back shortly to accuse the president: "So, how much have we hired?"
"He loves football, he knows a lot and has his own style, he has listened to suggestions and has also given.