Rodinei named in Santos squad and could debut against Atlético-MG in Sudamericana quarters | OneFootball

Rodinei has been included in Santos' squad and could make his debut against Atlético-MG in the Copa Sudamericana quarter-final first leg at Vila Belmiro on Wednesday at 19:00 Brasília time.

According to Globo.com, the recent signing has been called up by coach Cuca for the first time and is expected to start on the bench.

Lucas Veríssimo remains sidelined with a right ankle issue, the same problem that kept him out against Internacional in the 26th round of the Brasileirão.

Rony is unavailable through suspension after collecting his third yellow card in the round of 16 second leg against Macará.

Neymar is out with a right thigh injury, while Álvaro Barreal has a left thigh injury.

A likely Santos XI is Gabriel Brazão in goal, Igor Vinícius, Willian Arão, Luan Peres and Escobar in defence, Christian Oliva, Gustavo Henrique, Gabriel Bontempo and Rollheiser in midfield, with Caballero and Gabigol up front.

Goalkeepers: Gabriel Brazão, Diógenes, João Paulo. Full-backs: Igor Vinícius, Escobar, Davizinho, Rafael Gonzaga, Rodinei. Centre-backs: Luan Peres, João Ananias, João Alencar.

Midfielders: João Schmidt, Gabriel Bontempo, Arthur, Gustavo Henrique, Christian Oliva, Willian Arão, Rollheiser, Lima, Miguelito, Samuel Pierri. Forwards: Gabigol, Thaciano, Nadson, Caballero.

Source: Globo.com

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