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Another layer compounding São Paulo’s current issues is the congested schedule that has disrupted the players' rhythm. With eight matches squeezed into just over twenty days, the workload has been daunting and somewhat overwhelming. The increased frequency of games, including an international preseason in the United States, leaves less room for genuine preparation and mental readiness.
Many teams in current Brazilian football are struggling with similar calendar issues, leading to a widespread dip in quality across the board. For São Paulo, this has manifested as an ongoing struggle for consistent performance, rather than a perspective limited merely to their current roster.