Lautaro Díaz hails Santos debut, looks ahead to São Paulo derby | OneFootball

The 1-1 draw with Atlético-MG in Belo Horizonte marked the first appearance of Lautaro Díaz in the Santos jersey. Starting at Arena MRV, the Argentine forward made a point of highlighting the effort he intends to repeat in the upcoming rounds.

“It was a great joy for me to make my debut for Santos in such an important match. I am very happy with this opportunity and hope to continue like this. I will always give my all in every play, in every game. Sometimes you need that when you can't play well. So, in that sense, I will always give everything for the team,” said the number 19 to Santos TV.

Besides his dedication, Lautaro emphasized the quality of his newly arrived teammates and the expectation for a more solid teamwork in the upcoming matches.

Santos' Situation

“The guys are really good, so it's nice to know that we're all here to help each other. After the first game, you already know how each one plays, what each player's qualities are, and this teamwork will be very important for the next games,” he added.

Santos returns to the field on Sunday against São Paulo at Vila Belmiro, in a classic match that gains importance due to the team's position in the standings. Peixe is in 16th place with 23 points and needs a win to move away from the relegation zone.

Juan Pablo Vojvoda should have important reinforcements. Rollheiser returns after suspension, Alexis Duarte has been regularized and may debut, while Willian Arão depends on the medical department's clearance. On the other hand, the coach will not have Zé Ivaldo, who was sent off against Galo, and Igor Vinícius, suspended for the third yellow card. The most delicate situation is that of Gabriel Brazão: the goalkeeper is under concussion protocol after a clash with Igor Gomes and may not be fit to play.

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