Victor Hugo fit again: should he start for Santos v Corinthians? Vote! | OneFootball

Santos resumed training this Sunday at CT Rei Pelé and received some good news: Victor Hugo’s return to training with the ball. The midfielder, who recovered from a right thigh adductor muscle injury, participated in activities for the first time since the derby against São Paulo on September 21, and could be one of coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda’s new options for the match against Corinthians this Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Vila Belmiro, for the 28th round of the Brasileirão.

And you, fan? Do you think Victor Hugo should go straight back into Santos’ starting lineup against Corinthians? Vote in the poll below!

A starter in both matches he played under Vojvoda, Victor Hugo impressed the coaching staff before his injury and is expected to be included in the squad again. The question now is whether the Argentine coach will choose to start him or preserve him physically, since the player was sidelined for almost a month.

While Victor Hugo’s return is seen as good news, Vojvoda also has a new concern on the eve of the derby. Tomás Rincón has been diagnosed with a muscle injury and has started treatment in physiotherapy, making him unavailable for the match. The Venezuelan joins Neymar, who is still recovering, in the club’s medical department.

With two more days of preparation ahead, the Alvinegro Praiano is looking to fine-tune the final details for the clash against Timão. In addition to Victor Hugo, other players such as Mayke and Gabriel Bontempo have also returned to regular training and may reinforce the squad.

This Wednesday’s match is crucial for Santos, who sit in 16th place in the Brazilian Championship with 28 points—just three above Vitória, the first team in the relegation zone. Beating Corinthians could mean more than just breathing room in the standings: it would also be an important step towards regaining confidence and confirming the team’s progress under Vojvoda’s leadership.

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