Vojvoda steps up training, sets Santos lineup for the derby | OneFootball

The Santos coach, Juan Pablo Vojvoda, took advantage of the FIFA break to intensify training sessions in preparation for the derby against Corinthians, valid for the 28th round of the Brazilian Championship.

The match will take place this Wednesday at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at Vila Belmiro.

The pause in the Brasileirão due to the FIFA break allowed Vojvoda to make changes after the defeat to Ceará last Sunday, dividing the training into two stages, according to information from ge.

Between Wednesday and Friday, the sessions focused on concepts and technical aspects, such as pressing during ball exits, defensive positioning, and finishing.

This last point has received special attention, as Santos has been creating chances but with little effectiveness.

In the initial training sessions, the coach conducted tests, including a pair of midfielders formed by João Schmidt and Willian Arão, but this does not mean that Zé Rafael will lose his spot for the derby. The Saturday break aimed to ensure physical rest and prevent overload on the athletes.

Starting Sunday, Vojvoda will focus exclusively on tactical adjustments against Corinthians and will begin to define the starting lineup.

Players like right-back Mayke, midfielder Rollheiser, and forward Lautaro Díaz, who were absent in part of the previous training sessions, are expected to participate normally in the activities.

Midfielder Victor Hugo, who had been undergoing transition work, is expected to be reintegrated into training this Monday, but the tendency is for him to be a substitute, as was the case with Gabriel Bontempo before the game against Ceará.

According to ge, Santos is expected to field: Gabriel Brazão; Igor Vinícius (Mayke), Adonis Frías, Luan Peres, and Escobar (Souza); João Schmidt, Zé Rafael, Gabriel Bontempo, and Rollheiser; Guilherme and Lautaro Díaz.

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