Santos to start Neymar and strongest XI against Palmeiras | OneFootball

Santos will start Neymar and their strongest side against Palmeiras in the Copa do Brasil quarter-final second leg, according to Globo.com.

The squad finished preparations after two days of training and recovery for key players. Kick-off is on Wednesday at 21:30 Brasília time at Vila Belmiro.

Unlike the first leg, when he was listed but did not travel, Neymar is ready to start as Santos try to overturn a 3-0 deficit.

Coach Cuca continues to prioritise the Campeonato Brasileiro, but he will not field a reserve team at home. Santos visit Internacional at Beira-Rio this weekend.

Gustavinho is out with left thigh pain, and Gabriel Menino remains unavailable. A probable Santos XI is Gabriel Brazão, Igor Vinicius, Lucas Veríssimo, Luan Peres, Escobar, Arão, Oliva, Bontempo, Barreal, Gabigol and Neymar.

Santos need three or more goals to take the tie to penalties or advance straight to the semi-finals. Any win by two or one goal, a draw or a defeat would eliminate them.

Source: Globo.com

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