Neymar expected to boost Santos against Flamengo, Arão in line to return for clássico | OneFootball

Santos expect Neymar to be available against Flamengo on 8 October in round 29 of the Brasileiro, but he will miss São Paulo on Friday in round 21 as he continues his physical transition after injury.

According to Globo.com, Neymar reaches one month out with a right thigh problem on Wednesday, which was the minimum timeframe for a return. With field work under way, the expectation is he could feature for a few minutes against Flamengo.

Willian Arão has recovered from abdominal pain and is back training with the squad. He could be named and even start on Friday, with defender Luan Peres suspended.

Philippe Coutinho remains a doubt despite training with the group and has a chance to be included. The club initially expected the No 11 to need the entire international window to be ready, and the coming days will be decisive.

With Gabriel Bontempo on Brazil duty, coach Cuca regains Everton Cebolinha after his ban against Remo. Midfielder Arthur should start.

Source: Globo.com

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