Neymar misses Santos training with flu but not a concern for Corinthians derby | OneFootball

Neymar missed Santos training on Friday at CT Rei Pelé due to flu, but he is not considered a concern for Sunday’s derby against Corinthians at Neo Química Arena, 16:00 Brasília time.

The session was the penultimate workout before the 25th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. According to Diario Do Peixe, he should rejoin the squad on Saturday, the final training before the match.

The forward did not feature against Palmeiras in the Copa do Brasil at Allianz Parque’s synthetic surface. He trained as normal on Thursday, then sat out Friday’s work.

Santos will be without João Schmidt, suspended after a third yellow card, and Gabriel Menino, recovering from a knee sprain. Coach Cuca led technical and tactical drills on Friday, with Saturday expected to settle his selection.

A probable Santos XI includes Gabriel Brazão, Igor Vinicius, Lucas Veríssimo, Luan Peres, Escobar, Gustavinho, Christian Oliva or Willian Arão, Gabriel Bontempo, Barreal, Neymar and Gabriel Barbosa.

Santos drew 1-1 with Mirassol in the last league round. They have 26 points, sit 14th, and hold a two-point cushion over Mirassol, who are 17th and occupy the first relegation spot.

Source: Diario Do Peixe

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