Santos to bench Neymar and Rollheiser as Caballero starts against Remo | OneFootball

According to Diario Do Peixe, Santos will bench Neymar and Rollheiser, with Gustavo Caballero starting against Remo as coach Cuca reshapes his side for Tuesday’s knockout tie.

Cuca has opted for greater defensive presence in midfield, picking João Schmidt and Christian Oliva as holding players and pushing Gabriel Bontempo higher. The tweak is intended to add protection for the back line and improve balance.

In attack, Caballero links up with Gabriel Barbosa and Barreal, the Paraguayan bringing pace and penetration.

The anticipated XI is Gabriel Brazão in goal, Gabriel Menino, Adonis Frías, João Ananias and Escobar in defence, João Schmidt, Christian Oliva and Gabriel Bontempo in midfield, with Barreal, Gabriel Barbosa and Gustavo Caballero up front.

The tie is level after a 0-0 first leg at Vila Belmiro. The winner in normal time advances to the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals. If it finishes level again, penalties will decide.

Source: Diario Do Peixe

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