Trio returns as Santos train without Neymar on first day back | OneFootball

After two days off, the Santos squad returned to CT Rei Pelé this Wednesday. The training session had three new faces and Neymar was absent.

Newly announced, defender Adonis Frías, midfielder Victor Hugo and forward Lautaro Díaz trained for the first time with the black and white squad. Defender Alexis Duarte, another addition, is serving the Paraguayan national team and will join after the Fifa date.

Neymar, on the other hand, did not participate in the activities. The star stayed in the gym.

Coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda will have 11 days to prepare Santos for the duel with Atlético-MG. The game is only scheduled for the 14th, Sunday, at 4 pm (Brasília time), at Arena MRV, for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship.

For this clash, the coach will not be able to count on Rollheiser. The midfielder is suspended due to accumulation of yellow cards. Meanwhile, defender João Basso and midfielder Willian Arão are doubtful. Both are in transition.

Neymar, for his part, will talk to Vojvoda to decide whether to play or not. The attacking midfielder does not like to play on synthetic turf, like that of Arena MRV.

The squad returns to training this Thursday to continue preparation.

Upcoming Santos matches

Atlético-MG x Santos (23rd round of the Brazilian Championship) Date and time: September 14 (Sunday), at 4 pm (Brasília time) Location: Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte (MG)

Santos x São Paulo (24th round of the Brazilian Championship) Date and time: September 21 (Sunday), at 8:30 pm (Brasília time) Location: Vila Belmiro, in Santos (SP)

Standings

Santos: 16th in the Brasileirão, with 22 points Atlético-MG: 14th in the Brasileirão, with 24 points

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