Neymar back as Santos name 24-man squad for Corinthians derby | OneFootball

Neymar has been named in Santos’ 24-man squad for Sunday’s derby with Corinthians, scheduled for 16:00 in the 25th round of the Brasileirão.

According to Diario Do Peixe, Neymar is the headline inclusion compared with the Copa do Brasil tie against Palmeiras, and Gabigol also returns. The squad features three goalkeepers, three centre-backs, four full-backs, eight midfielders and six forwards.

Santos remain without full-backs Vinicius Lira, recovering from an ACL injury, and Gabriel Menino, who has a sprain in his left knee, while midfielder João Schmidt is suspended. Of the 24 selected, one will be cut from the final matchday group.

Goalkeepers: Diógenes, João Paulo, Gabriel Brazão. Defenders: Lucas Veríssimo, Luan Peres, João Ananias. Full-backs: Igor Vinicius, Davizinho, Rafa Gonzaga, Escobar.

Midfielders: Gabriel Bontempo, Neymar Jr, Willian Arão, Christian Oliva, Miguelito, Rollheiser, Gustavo Henrique, Samuel Pierri. Forwards: Gabriel Barbosa, Rony, Thaciano, Gustavo Caballero, Moisés, Barreal.

Source: Diario Do Peixe

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