Cuca rules Neymar out of Sula opener, sets Menino return date | OneFootball

After the 3-1 comeback defeat to Flamengo, Santos is already starting to think about its Copa Sudamericana debut, scheduled for this Wednesday. After the Brasileirão clash, Cuca ruled Neymar out for the match and commented on the number 10’s planning. He also revealed Gabriel Menino’s recovery timeline after he was unavailable this Sunday.

“Gabriel Menino should be back in three weeks. During this break we had, Neymar underwent a procedure on his knee, so he didn’t train and spent four or five days recovering. He worked on part of the condition he needed to reach,” he said.

“He won’t travel precisely so that, with this specific strength, speed, and endurance work, he can recharge and be ready to play the 13 games remaining until the break. It’s our decision so he can fill up the tank,” he concluded.

League standings

With the defeat, Santos remains on 10 points in 15th place, overtaken by Internacional, which beat Corinthians on Sunday night.

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