Santos expected to have Lucas Veríssimo back for Atlético-MG Sudamericana quarter-final | OneFootball

Santos are expected to have Lucas Veríssimo back for Wednesday's Copa Sudamericana quarter-final against Atlético-MG at Arena MRV in Belo Horizonte at 19:00 Brasília time. The centre-back has recovered from pain in his right ankle and trained on Monday.

According to Globo.com, Cuca will finalise his XI after Tuesday's session. Veríssimo could partner Luan Peres, allowing Willian Arão to step into midfield, or the coach might use all three at centre-back with the full-backs pushed higher.

Santos will be without two of their five recent signings, as Coutinho and Everton Cebolinha can only be registered for the competition if they reach the semi-finals. Lima, Arthur and Rodinei are expected to be in the matchday squad.

Gabigol also returns after missing the Cruzeiro league match because he is on loan from the Minas Gerais club. He will start.

A probable Santos XI: Gabriel Brazão, Rodinei, Lucas Veríssimo, Willian Arão, Luan Peres, Escobar, Oliva, Gustavo Henrique, Gabriel Bontempo, Rony, Gabigol.

Santos won the first leg 2-0, so they can afford to lose by up to one goal on Wednesday and still reach the semi-finals.

Source: Globo.com

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