Neymar trains as usual but still won't feature for Santos in the San-São | OneFootball

Santos wrapped up preparations this Tuesday to face São Paulo in the second round of the Brazilian Championship. Attacking midfielder Neymar trained normally at CT Rei Pelé, but will still be listed by Juan Pablo Vojvoda.

The 33-year-old player has recovered from arthroscopy on his left knee, performed in December, and is training with the squad. However, the club does not want to rush the star's return, as he is still seeking better physical condition before returning to play.

Return and absences

Coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda will have Tiquinho Soares back. The striker has recovered from a muscle injury in his left calf and could be listed for his first game of the season.

Meanwhile, attacking midfielder Thaciano is in physical transition on the field at CT Rei Pelé. In addition to him, Willian Arão (surgery to remove a kidney stone) and Gustavo Henrique (muscle injury in the right thigh adductor) remain definite absences.

Thus, a possible lineup is: Gabriel Brazão; Igor Vinícius, Adonis Frías, Zé Ivaldo and Vinicius Lira; João Schmidt, Gabriel Menino and Zé Rafael; Barreal, Gabigol and Miguelito (Rony).

In search of answers

Santos is trying to recover this season. The team is coming off six straight games without a win. In the Brazilian Championship, Peixe started with a 4-2 loss to Chapecoense away from home.

Next Santos match

Match: Santos vs São Paulo (second round of the Brazilian Championship) Date and time: 02/04 (Wednesday), at 8:00 PM (Brasília time) Venue: Vila Belmiro, in Santos (SP)

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