Defence on alert: Vojvoda hit by injuries and shortage of options at Santos | OneFootball

Santos is facing a serious defensive problem. Coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda is struggling with a lack of options to form the central defense duo.

Of the four players he has in the squad for the position, two are in the Medical Department. Adonis Frías has a muscle injury in his right calf and João Basso has been diagnosed with a swelling in his right calf.

Willian Arão, who could also be an option for the defense, is another injured player. The midfielder underwent surgery to remove a kidney stone.

Thus, only Luan Peres and Zé Ivaldo remain for the sector. Both were the starters in the 2-1 victory over Noroeste last Sunday in Bauru, during the seventh round of the Paulista Championship.

Amidst this shortage, young João Ananias might gain some space. The "Menino da Vila" was already listed for the last match but did not leave the bench. The 18-year-old player was in the Copinha this year and still has no official matches in the professional team.

Serious Problem

The defense is one of the major issues Vojvoda has to solve at the beginning of this year. Santos has already conceded 12 goals in nine matches. That is, an average of 1.3 goals per game. The club has only kept a clean sheet in one match this year, in the 0-0 draw with Red Bull Bragantino at Neo Química Arena.

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