Gabriel Barbosa expected to return for Santos at Flamengo after calf issue | OneFootball

Gabriel Barbosa is expected to bolster Santos against Flamengo in the 10th round on Sunday at 16:00 Brasília time at the Maracanã.

According to Globo.com, the forward has recovered from a mild oedema in the soleus of his right calf, which kept him out of the match against Remo on Thursday at Vila Belmiro.

The squad reconvened on Friday morning at CT Rei Pelé, and Barbosa trained on the pitch with those who did not start against Remo.

Coach Cuca led technical and tactical work in a reduced space, while the starters completed a recovery session in the gym.

Neymar and Rony are suspended for this fixture after receiving their third yellow cards.

Left-back Vinícius Lira and midfielder Gabriel Menino remain out injured, while right-back Mayke is being held back after taking corticosteroids, which could trigger a doping result.

Probable Santos XI: Gabriel Brazão, Igor Vinícius, Lucas Veríssimo, Luan Peres, Escobar, Christian Oliva, Gustavo Henrique, Gabriel Bontempo (Thaciano), Barreal, Gabriel Barbosa, Moisés.

Source: Globo.com