Cuca expected to keep Copa do Brasil core for Santos against Athletico-PR | OneFootball

Santos face Athletico-PR in the 22nd round of the Brasileirão at Vila Belmiro on Sunday at 18:30 Brasília time. According to Globo.com, Cuca is expected to keep the core of the side that faced Remo in the Copa do Brasil last Tuesday.

Uncertainty remains in midfield. João Schmidt and Gustavo Caballero could keep their places, while Willian Arão and Rollheiser are also in contention.

The squad trained on Saturday morning at CT Rei Pelé, completing physical work followed by technical drills. The session finished with a light recreational game.

Probable Santos: Gabriel Brazão, Gabriel Menino, Adonis Frías, João Ananias, Escobar, Willian Arão (João Schmidt), Christian Oliva, Gabriel Bontempo, Caballero (Rollheiser), Barreal, Gabigol.

Cuca has several absences. Neymar is suspended after receiving a third yellow card in the draw with Chapecoense, and Igor Vinícius, sidelined by lower back pain, is also unlikely to be involved.

Other absentees are Moisés, left ankle sprain, Vinícius Lira, left knee injury, Gustavo Henrique and Pepê Fermino, right thigh injuries, and Lucas Veríssimo, left calf issue.

Source: Globo.com

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