Neymar and Lucas Veríssimo named in Santos squad for Copa do Brasil first leg at Palmeiras | OneFootball

Santos have named their squad for the Copa do Brasil quarter-final first leg at Palmeiras, with Neymar among Cuca's options, according to Diario Do Peixe.

The tie is on Wednesday 26, 21:30 Brasília time, at Nubank Parque in São Paulo.

Neymar's inclusion stands out given the synthetic surface at the hosts' ground. He had been rested at times this season and is available for the opening knockout meeting.

Centre-back Lucas Veríssimo also returns after recovering from a left calf injury, having missed recent games.

Goalkeepers named are Diogenes, Gabriel Brazão and João Paulo, with defenders Lucas Veríssimo, Luan Peres and João Ananias.

The full-backs are Igor Vinícius, Davizinho, Escobar and Rafael Gonzaga. Midfielders listed are João Schmidt, Gabriel Bontempo, Christian Oliva, Gustavo Henrique, Miguelito, Rollheiser, Willian Arão and Samuel Pierri.

The forwards are Neymar, Gabriel Barbosa, Rony, Thaciano, Caballero, Moisés and Barreal.

Source: Diario Do Peixe

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