João Basso could get a run in the Santos defence | OneFootball

Santos faces Noroeste this Sunday, in the seventh round of the Campeonato Paulista, away from home. The game could mark a turning point for João Basso. The defender hopes to gain more opportunities with Juan Pablo Vojvoda.

The coach will not be able to count on Adonis Frías, who suffered a muscle injury in his right calf. The Argentine felt it during the first half of the 1-1 draw with São Paulo last Wednesday, in the second round of the Brasileirão.

On that occasion, Basso was Vojvoda's choice to come in. However, the defender ended up making a mistake on the Tricolor's goal, allowing Calleri to head the ball into the net. Even so, the coach liked his performance.

“Basso responded in training. It was his first game, but he dedicated himself as a professional should. He responded with performance, which, for me, is important,” said the Argentine.

Comeback?

In this scenario, therefore, Basso might get a sequence, something that hasn't happened for some time. The game against São Paulo was the defender's first of the season. In the other six, he remained on the bench.

In 2025, the number 3 also had few opportunities. There were only 12 appearances, 10 as a starter. None of these matches, by the way, were with Vojvoda in charge.

This year, however, the coach is facing difficulties in defining the starting defense. No one has secured the position so far. Besides Basso and Frías, Alexis Duarte and Luan Peres are also options.

Important moment

Santos needs to beat Noroeste to breathe in the Campeonato Paulista. Peixe is in 14th place, with six points, one less than the Bauru team, which is in 13th.

The ball rolls on the field of Estádio Doutor Alfredo de Castilho, in Bauru, starting at 4 PM (Brasília time) this Sunday.

Next Santos match

Noroeste vs Santos | Campeonato Paulista (seventh round) Date and time: 02/08 (Sunday), at 4 PM (Brasília time) Location: Estádio Alfredo de Castilho, Bauru (SP)

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