Thaciano a doubt for Santos against Bragantino after thigh pain | OneFootball

According to Globo.com, Thaciano is a doubt for Santos against Bragantino on Sunday in the 15th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro after feeling pain in his right thigh during the draw with Recoleta (PAR) in the Copa Sudamericana.

He came on at 28 minutes of the second half for Gabigol, then felt a muscle issue after a challenge in the area and was withdrawn 18 minutes later. He will undergo tests to determine whether there is an injury.

Cuca is already without Gustavo Henrique, who is treating a left adductor problem, and Lautaro Díaz, who has pain in his right thigh. Right-back Mayke is out of training as he recovers from a virus, while midfielder Gabriel Menino is transitioning back to the pitch after a right thigh injury.

Beyond the medical absences, goalkeeper Gabriel Brazão is suspended after his third yellow card, with Diógenes expected to replace him.

The squad returned from Paraguay early on Wednesday, with players not involved in the Sudamericana fixture working at CT Rei Pelé. On Thursday the full group reported to the training ground, starters did recovery work and the others took part in technical and tactical drills.

Training resumes on Friday morning, when Cuca should begin to outline the side to face Bragantino. A likely XI features Diógenes, Igor Vinícius, Lucas Veríssimo, Luan Peres or João Ananias, Escobar, João Schmidt, Christian Oliva, Gabriel Bontempo, Rollheiser, Neymar and Gabigol.

Source: Globo.com