Santos finalise derby prep v Palmeiras, see likely line-up | OneFootball

This Wednesday, at CT Rei Pelé, Santos concluded their preparation to face Palmeiras in a classic match valid for the 32nd round of the Brazilian Championship. The teams will face each other this Wednesday at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at Allianz Parque.

After warming up and weight training inside the facilities, the Santos squad conducted ball activities on the field under the command of Vojvoda and his staff. Just like last Tuesday, Neymar took to the field and trained normally with the other athletes.

Physically, the star is recovered. However, the synthetic turf factor at Allianz Parque works against the presence of the attacking midfielder in the game. The number 10 has already spoken against the synthetic surface, and Santos is also cautious with the different grass to avoid an injury to the player, who has just recovered from his third injury this year.

For this Thursday's clash, Santos will have one confirmed absence. Defender Luan Peres received his third yellow card against Fortaleza and will need to serve a suspension. Finally, a certain return is that of left-back Souza. The young player served a suspension against Fortaleza and is available again to Vojvoda for the classic.

Thus, a probable lineup for Peixe is: Gabriel Brazão; Igor Vinicius, Adonís Frías, Alexis Duarte, and Souza (Escobar); João Schimidt, Zé Rafael, and Victor Hugo; Rollheiser; Lautaro Diaz and Barreal.

With the point gained against Fortaleza, the team is in 16th place with 33 points. Santos could have opened a four-point lead over the relegation zone but did not take advantage of the opportunity. Now, the Santos team has only two points more than Vitória, which opens the Z4.

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