Cuca says Neymar likely to miss Internacional match as Santos prepare to cope without him | OneFootball

According to Diario Do Peixe, head coach Cuca said Neymar is likely to miss the Brasileirão trip to Internacional.

The forward left the 0-0 draw with Palmeiras in the Copa do Brasil with muscle pain.

Cuca accepted it is not the situation they want and said Santos will have to manage without him, noting they coped when he was at the Copa and produced good performances.

He also highlighted the need to recover after a run of games, aiming to regroup and rest those who need it to be in good condition for a decisive game against Internacional.

Santos sit 14th in the Brasileirão on 29 points, with Mirassol on 25 as the first side in the relegation zone. The match is at 16:00 on Sunday at Beira-Rio in the 26th round.

Beyond the league, Santos remain in the Copa Sudamericana and host Atlético-MG at Vila Belmiro on Wednesday in the first leg of the quarter-finals.

Source: Diario Do Peixe

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