Teixeira backs Vojvoda, confident the coach will stay at Santos for 2026 | OneFootball

Santos will face a series of tough matches in the coming days. The Peixe will take on both Libertadores finalists, Palmeiras and Flamengo, as well as fourth-placed Mirassol. However, coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda is guaranteed to remain in his position regardless of the results, according to club president Marcelo Teixeira.

“[Vojvoda is not at] Any, any risk. Whatever happens in the next matches, Vojvoda will be our coach. He is part of and is already included in our planning,” stated the Santos president in an interview with Santa Cecília TV.

Santos faces Palmeiras this Thursday at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Allianz Parque. Then, they visit Flamengo on Sunday. After that, they play Palmeiras again, this time at Vila Belmiro, and face Mirassol, once again at home.

Marcelo Teixeira went even further and assured that, regardless of Santos’ situation at the end of the season, Vojvoda would remain at the club for the next year. It’s worth remembering that the Peixe are fighting against relegation and currently sit in 16th place with 33 points—two more than Vitória, who are the first team in the relegation zone.

“This changing of coaches is not positive, especially when it happens during the season. It is very harmful. If you keep thinking that you’ll face team A or B, lose, and keep questioning… The fans can question, can put on pressure. Vojvoda will remain in his job and will start the work for 2026. [Regardless of] Any result, because we see the consistency of his work. It’s about evaluating what is being done. If he picks the lineup, if he makes a mistake with substitutions, it’s a natural process,” said Teixeira.

Vojvoda arrived at Santos in August of this year and recently completed two months in charge of the club. The Argentine coach has overseen 10 matches, with two wins, six draws, and two losses. His work is being positively evaluated by the Santos president.

“I think [it’s] very good work. It’s a job where he is getting to know the group, having the opportunity to try out the players who have just arrived. We monitor the training sessions. Many times, some players who do well in training might not perform as well in matches. That’s part of an adaptation process. It’s not the coach’s responsibility, it’s a matter of time. It’s about making sure he keeps working until he finds a suitable formation and team for the upcoming seasons,” concluded the president.

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