After Santos debut, Gabriel Menino eyes starting spot in the derby | OneFootball

The midfielder Gabriel Menino, who came from Atlético-MG, debuted for Santos in the draw against Guarani this Sunday and was on the field for 75 minutes. Now, he aims to be a starter again in the classic match against Corinthians this Thursday.

To secure the spot, Menino will have to win the competition with João Schmidt in the trio of players formed by Vojvoda in Santos' midfield. Against Guarani, the Argentine coach fielded William Arão, Zé Rafael, and Gabriel Menino himself.

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Gabriel Menino – Photo: Raul Baretta / Santos FC

Debut Numbers

In terms of numbers, the player finished the match with 48 actions with the ball, one shot on goal, and won most of the ground duels, in addition to suffering five fouls. On the other hand, he lost possession eight times and had moderate defensive participation, with few effective tackles, reflecting a performance with little influence on the game.

In the second half, the midfielder was replaced by João Schmidt, in an attempt by the coaching staff to give more consistency to the central sector. The midfielder, who ended the last season as a substitute at Atlético-MG, left the field visibly tired, precisely because it was his first game in 2026.

Santos hosts Corinthians this Thursday at 7:30 PM (Brasília time) at Vila Belmiro. The game will be valid for the fourth round of the Campeonato Paulista.

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