Tiquinho to boost Santos v Cruzeiro, see likely line-up | OneFootball

On Saturday afternoon, at Vila Belmiro, Santos held their final training session in preparation for the clash against Cruzeiro, for the last round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. The main highlight of the training was the presence of Tiquinho Soares.

The striker took part in the ball work and showed he had recovered from pain in the back of his left knee, which had kept him out of the 3-0 win over Juventude midweek. As a result, Tiquinho is expected to be available to coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda.

On the other hand, the coach will not be able to count on Lautaro Díaz, who is under contract with Cruzeiro and currently on loan to Santos. Defender Zé Ivaldo, another player linked to the Minas Gerais club, has been cleared to play.

Escobar and Zé Rafael are other definite absences. The left-back is out with a thigh injury. The midfielder is suspended due to accumulation of yellow cards.

And what about Neymar?

Another highlight was Neymar, who joined his teammates on the field after having stayed inside the training center the previous day. The number 10 is dealing with a left knee injury, but is playing through the pain in this final stretch of the Brasileirão.

Santos Starting Lineup

Therefore, a probable Santos lineup is: Gabriel Brazão; Igor Vinícius, Adonis Frías, Zé Ivaldo, and Souza; João Schmidt, Willian Arão, and Neymar; Barreal, Guilherme, and Rollheiser (Tiquinho Soares).

League Standings

Santos is in 14th place, with 44 points, two more than Vitória, who are just above the relegation zone.

Peixe needs a win to guarantee their place in Série A. A draw, however, would also leave them in a good position. If they lose, the Alvinegro Praiano will have to hope for their rivals to slip up. See all the scenarios by clicking HERE.

Next Match

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