Giovanni visits Santos and watches training at CT Rei Pelé before Athletico-PR clash | OneFootball

Santos continued preparations for Athletico-PR in the 22nd round of the Campeonato Brasileiro, with club idol Giovanni, who had three spells at the club, attending Friday’s session at CT Rei Pelé.

According to Globo.com, the former playmaker met Elano, now academy manager, and spoke with players including Willian Arão and Neymar.

Known as O Messias, Giovanni played alongside the forward in 2010 as he returned to retire while Neymar was breaking through. They won the Copa do Brasil and the Campeonato Paulista that year.

On the pitch, coach Cuca oversaw technical and tactical work. The starting side should be defined in Saturday’s session.

A possible Santos XI features Gabriel Brazão, Gabriel Menino, Adonis Frías, João Ananias, Escobar, João Schmidt, Christian Oliva, Gabriel Bontempo, Barreal, Caballero or Rollheiser, and Gabigol.

Neymar is suspended for the Athletico-PR match after receiving his third yellow card. He joins Lucas Veríssimo, Vinícius Lira, Gustavo Henrique, Pepê Fermino and Moisés, who are injured.

Right-back Igor Vinícius missed the game against Remo due to a back problem and remains a doubt for Athletico-PR.

Source: Globo.com

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