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Fans and pundits have observed that the team is facing significant hardship, particularly when up against teams that decide to park the bus in such defensive situations. São Paulo’s approach appears to lack the necessary offensive vigor and ingenuity required in these tight battles. The youngsters who have recently been integrated into the squad, such as Francisco and Lucas Ferreira, provide a glimmer of hope but are perhaps being relied upon too heavily, as fans expect them to be catalysts for change in every match.