Lucas Veríssimo expected to miss Santos’ Sudamericana first leg against Macará | OneFootball

Lucas Veríssimo is expected to miss Santos’ Copa Sudamericana round of 16 first leg against Macará at Vila Belmiro on Thursday, with kick-off at 19:00 Brasília time.

According to Globo.com, the centre-back, recovering from a soleus injury in his left calf, worked on the pitch without the ball on Tuesday. He has not featured since he went off with pain in the Copa do Brasil draw with Remo.

With Neymar and Gabigol involved, the squad completed physical and then technical drills as preparations intensified for the tie.

Head coach Cuca will finalise his line-up on Wednesday during tactical work for the competition. Despite the knockout stakes, some players could be managed for physical reasons.

Santos are in the relegation zone after Sunday’s loss to Athletico, on 22 points, the same tally as Vasco, whom they visit next Sunday at São Januário.

The return meeting in Ecuador is scheduled for the 20th.

Source: Globo.com

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