With Neymar out, Flamengo icon is Santos’ hope today in Sul-Americana | OneFootball

Which Flamengo idol is Santos’ great hope?

Santos need a win this Wednesday (20) against San Lorenzo (ARG) to keep dreaming of a place in the next stage of the Copa Sudamericana. A Flamengo idol, Gabigol is the São Paulo team’s great hope.

That’s because Neymar has swelling in his calf and will not be available for Santos’ clash with San Lorenzo. As a result, Gabigol has become Santos’ main hope of securing a win at Vila Belmiro.

What is Santos’ situation in the Copa Sudamericana?

At the moment, Santos are bottom of the group with three points. Deportivo Cuenca (ECU), who are in second place, have five. Therefore, the São Paulo side need to win tonight’s match and hope the Venezuelan team slip up.

A defeat at Vila Belmiro, however, could seal an early elimination for Neymar and Gabigol’s team. The match is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. (Brasília time), with live coverage on ESPN, on pay TV, and on Disney+ via streaming.

And Flamengo?

Flamengo are on course to qualify in the Libertadores and face Estudiantes (ARG) this Wednesday (20) at the Maracanã. The match is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), in the fifth round of the group stage.

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