Vojvoda’s plans for Santos: mental and physical work in FIFA break | OneFootball

The Santos was defeated by Ceará, on Sunday night, by 3 to 0, for the 27th round of the Brazilian Championship. Lucas Mugni, Pedro Henrique, and Fernando Sobral were responsible for shaking the nets at Arena Castelão, in Fortaleza (CE). The result ended a streak of five games without defeats for Peixe in the tournament.

Moreover, this was the first loss of the team from Baixada Santista with coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda in command. Until then, there were four draws (Fluminense, Atlético-MG, Red Bull Bragantino, and Grêmio) and one victory (São Paulo).

How does Santos stand with the result?

The defeat leaves Peixe with 28 points, in the 16th position, three points from Vitória, the team that opens the relegation zone. After the Fifa date, in fact, Peixe will face Leão, for the 29th round, in a direct fight to escape from Z4. The red-black team was defeated by Vasco in the round.

Vovjoda wants to recover mental and physical part

The Fifa date will serve for Santos to intensify the recovery of its injured, without worrying about a short preparation for the next round. In the Medical Department, are the midfielders Victor Hugo and Neymar. The side Mayke also treats a muscle discomfort.

During the period, Vojvoda will not have Alexis Duarte, called up to the Paraguay national team. The defender is not expected to return in time to play against Corinthians. Tiquinho Soares, suspended, is low. Thus, the coach should make a new change in the defensive sector for the alvinegro classic.

“We have to work, observe well to mainly recover the mental and physical part. It was a defeat after five games without losing. We are strong, it's a competition where we will fight until the end. Each point has its importance and I will use this week for that. We lost Tiquinho, Duarte we have a competition there in the defense... Basso, Luisão, Frías. I have to analyze well and then make decisions,” said Vojvoda.

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