Santos name squad to face Athletico-PR, João Alencar included | OneFootball

Santos have named their squad to face Athletico-PR in the 22nd round of the Campeonato Brasileiro at Vila Belmiro, kick-off 18:30 Brasília time. According to Diario Do Peixe, centre-back João Alencar is the notable inclusion.

Head coach Cuca will be without Neymar, the number 10 serves a one-match suspension after collecting his third yellow card in the draw with Chapecoense.

Right-back Igor Vinícius is also likely to miss out, he continues treatment for a lower back problem and trained indoors at the CT Rei Pelé.

The medical room also includes Moisés, Vinícius Lira, Gustavo Henrique and Lucas Veríssimo, all still recovering and unavailable.

Santos arrive on 22 points and need a win to improve their position.

They also have a game in hand, the away fixture against São Paulo was postponed and the CBF has not set a new date.

Goalkeepers: Diógenes, Gabriel Brazão and João Paulo. Centre-backs: Adonis Frías, João Alencar, João Ananias and Luan Peres.

Full-backs: Davizinho, Escobar and Gabriel Menino. Midfielders: Christian Oliva, Gabriel Bontempo, João Schmidt, Miguelito, Rollheiser, Samuel Pierri and Willian Arão. Forwards: Barreal, Caballero, Gabriel Barbosa, Nadson, Robinho Jr, Rony and Thaciano.

Source: Diario Do Peixe

“Artificial intelligence was used to assist in creating this article based on reporting from the original source quoted.”