Santos face crucial week in fight to stay in Série A | OneFootball

Santos is facing a decisive week. The club will determine its future in the Brazilian Championship in the coming days and will have two “finals” to play.

The first challenge will be against Juventude, this Wednesday, at 7:30 PM (Brasília time), for the 37th round of the tournament, at Estádio Alfredo Jaconi. The home team has already been relegated and is only fulfilling its schedule.

Then, on Sunday, the Alvinegro Praiano will wrap up its participation in Série A against Cruzeiro. The match will take place at Vila Belmiro starting at 4 PM. Raposa no longer has a chance at the title and is expected to rest its starters due to the Copa do Brasil semifinal.

At the moment, Santos is in 16th place in the Brasileirão, with 41 points, the same as Inter, which is at the top of the relegation zone. The team from São Paulo has the advantage in goal difference.

Squad situation

Coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda will not be able to count on Escobar in this final stretch. The left-back has a muscle injury in his thigh. Forward Tiquinho Soares, on the other hand, is doubtful. The number 9 felt discomfort in his left knee against Sport.

Neymar, who was decisive against Leão, has assured that he will play against Juventude. The attacking midfielder has a knee injury but is going to make a sacrifice to help Santos in the Brasileirão.

Next Santos match

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