Santos plan for reinforcements and who can face Atlético-MG in Sudamericana | OneFootball

Santos take a 2-0 first-leg lead to Belo Horizonte on Wednesday, needing only a draw or even a one-goal defeat to reach the Copa Sudamericana semi-finals.

Cuca’s side added five players this window, Arthur, Rodinei, Lima, Everton Cebolinha and Philipe Coutinho. According to Globo.com, three are eligible and are expected to be in the squad.

Rodinei, presented alongside Coutinho but at the club longer, has already played twice, one match against Atlético-MG last week, and is likely to start.

Arthur, the first signing of the window, is registered and should begin on the bench. Lima is also registered and is expected to be an option.

Coutinho, unveiled on Monday and training since last week, arrived after the tie began so cannot play this leg. He can be registered for a potential semi-final and, after more than seven months out, is expected to feature only after the international break.

Everton Cebolinha, who debuted in the Brasileirão at the weekend, must also wait for a potential semi-final to be registered. Booked on debut, he will serve a suspension in the next round against Remo on 19, and he is ineligible to face Flamengo on 7 October due to an agreement with the Rio club linked to his contract termination.

Source: Globo.com

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