Gazeta Esportiva.com
·9. März 2026
Zé Rafael ruled out for Santos with injury, misses Mirassol clash

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·9. März 2026

This Monday, Santos completed their preparations for the match against Mirassol, for the fifth round of the Brazilian Championship. During activities at CT Rei Pelé, Zé Rafael felt pain in his right thigh and expanded the list of absences for the Alvinegro Praiano.
The midfielder felt pain in the semimembranosus muscle of his right thigh, underwent tests, and an edema was found in the region. Thus, he joins star player Neymar as absentees for the match against Mirassol.
Zé Rafael has already started physiotherapy work at CT Rei Pelé, but Santos has not yet released information about the recovery time.
Without Zé Rafael, it is likely that Juan Pablo Vojvoda will field Willian Arão and Gabriel Bontempo as the midfield duo.
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