Santos finish Mirassol preparation as Cuca outlines likely XI | OneFootball

Santos completed their final session on Saturday ahead of facing Mirassol in the Brasileiro. According to Diario Do Peixe, Cuca oversaw preparations at CT Rei Pelé.

The day began with physical work, moved into tactical drills and set-piece routines, then ended with a training game, the traditional rachão.

Neymar and Gabriel Barbosa trained as normal and should return after being rested for the Copa Sudamericana trip to Macará on Thursday 20 in Ecuador. Igor Vinícius and Barreal also stayed in Santos during that travel and are expected to rejoin the starting side.

Gabriel Bontempo could return after treatment on a right thigh issue and might be included. The likely XI is Gabriel Brazão, Igor Vinícius, Willian Arão, Luan Peres, Escobar, João Schmidt, Gustavinho, Rony or Gabriel Bontempo, Barreal, Neymar and Gabriel Barbosa.

Lucas Veríssimo continues his recovery from a left calf injury and is not expected to be an option, with hopes he could be involved against Palmeiras in the Copa do Brasil. Gabriel Menino, recovering from a left knee sprain, also remains out.

The match is on Sunday 23 at 18:30 Brasília time at Vila Belmiro in round 24 of the Brasileiro. Santos have 25 points in 14th, Mirassol 23 in 17th.

Source: Diario Do Peixe

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