Santos step up preparations to face Fortaleza | OneFootball

This Thursday, at CT Rei Pelé, Santos advanced in their preparation to face Fortaleza, in a match valid for the 31st round of the Brazilian Championship. The teams will face each other next Saturday, at 4 pm (Brasília time), at Vila Belmiro.

The players of Alvinegro Praiano started the day with weight training inside the facilities and warm-up on the field. Following that, they did ball work under the command of coach Vojvoda and his staff.

For the clash against the Cearenses, Neymar is still not available. The midfielder is in physical transition, but the Peixe medical team does not want to rush his return to avoid the risk of setback in his recovery.

Souza is another confirmed absence for Peixe. The left-back will have to serve a suspension due to the accumulation of yellow cards. On the other hand, Vojvoda can count on Zé Rafael again. The midfielder was suspended in the match against Botafogo.

Standings Situation

Santos is in 16th place, with 32 points, one more than Vitória, which opens the relegation zone. Fortaleza is in 18th, with 27.

On the other hand, Fortaleza is also in a delicate situation, occupying the 18th position, with 27 points. The team from Palermo will have the returns of defender Kuscevic, who served a suspension after being sent off against Vasco, and forward Lucero, who was out due to a third yellow card.

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