Without Neymar, Santos announce squad for derby against São Paulo | OneFootball

Santos has announced the squad for the derby against São Paulo, valid for the second round of the Brazilian Championship. The main absence is Neymar, who continues his physical transition work after knee surgery performed in December. The San-São takes place this Wednesday at 8:00 PM (Brasília time), at Vila Belmiro, in Santos (SP).

Although he is already training with the ball and showing progress in his recovery, Neymar was rested by Vojvoda. The expectation is that the star will only return to the field when he resumes the normal training schedule with the rest of the squad.

Another absence is midfielder Thaciano, who has also started his physical transition. The player suffered an edema in his right thigh and, although he has returned to training on the field, did not recover in time for the derby. In addition to them, Santos has two other confirmed absences: Willian Arão (surgery to remove a kidney stone) and Gustavo Henrique (muscle injury in the right adductor).

On the other hand, Vojvoda can count on the return of striker Tiquinho Soares. After almost leaving the club at the start of the transfer window, the center forward is fully recovered from pain in the back of his left knee and has been cleared for the match.

And who is expected to play?

A possible Santos lineup is: Gabriel Brazão; Mayke, Adonis Frías, Luan Peres, and Escobar; João Schmidt, Zé Rafael (Gabriel Menino), and Rollheiser; Barreal, Rony, and Gabigol (Tiquinho Soares).

Check out the list of Santos' squad

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