Neymar joins Santos in Rio Grande do Sul for key clash with Juventude | OneFootball

This Tuesday, the Santos squad arrived in Caxias do Sul (RS) for the important match against Juventude, valid for the 37th round of the Brazilian Championship. Neymar traveled with the delegation and is likely to be a starter again this Wednesday.

Santos' number 10 is struggling with a left knee injury and participated in only one training session on the field, but he is playing the final stretch of the Brasileirão in sacrifice to help Peixe in the fight against relegation. In the match against Sport, for example, the star played with protection around the area.

On the other hand, coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda will not have forward Tiquinho Soares available. The player still feels pain in the back of his left knee and was preserved by the technical staff, remaining in Baixada Santista to continue treatment.

Another confirmed absence for Santos is left-back Escobar, who is recovering from a muscle injury in his left thigh.

Probable Santos Lineup

On Tuesday morning, at CT Rei Pelé, Santos held their final preparation for the match against Juventude. Coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda led a tactical session, with a focus on set pieces.

A probable Santos lineup includes: Gabriel Brazão; Igor Vinícius, Adonis Frías, Zé Ivaldo, and Souza; João Schmidt and Willian Arão; Neymar, Barreal, and Guilherme; Lautaro Díaz.

Santos visits Juventude this Wednesday, at 7:30 PM (Brasília time), at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, in Caxias do Sul (RS).

Current Standings

Currently, Santos is in 16th place in the Brasileirão, with 41 points, the same as Inter, which opens the relegation zone. The team from São Paulo has an advantage in goal difference.

Juventude, on the other hand, is already mathematically relegated to Série B. The team is in 19th place, with 34 points.

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