Neymar misses Santos training at Vila, a doubt for the derby | OneFootball

Neymar did not participate in training with Santos this Friday, at Vila Belmiro. The attacking midfielder felt a muscle discomfort in his thigh and is doubtful for the match against São Paulo on Sunday, for the 24th round of the Brazilian Championship.

The number 10 will still be evaluated by the medical department and technical commission to see if he is fit to play in the San-São. Coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda has one more training session before the game. The information was initially released by GE and confirmed by the Gazeta Esportiva.

The last team activity is scheduled for Saturday afternoon. The clash with São Paulo will be at 8:30 pm (Brasília time) on Sunday, at Vila Belmiro.

Neymar played in nine of the last 10 matches for Peixe. He only missed the defeat to Bahia due to a suspension. During this period, he even showed a "slight edema in the adductor muscle", but he recovered in time to not miss any matches for the club.

Recently, in fact, the club's Health Center coordinator, Rodrigo Zogaib, highlighted the good form of the 33-year-old player.

“He is in great shape. He is still on an upward trajectory and will continue to evolve constantly. We are very pleased with his physical condition,” Zogaib commented on the 12th.

Reinforcements

In compensation, Vojvoda will count on the return of Rollheiser. The attacking midfielder served a suspension in the 1-1 draw with Atlético-MG. Another novelty is Alexis Duarte. The defender is already registered in the BID of the CBF.

Doubts and absences

In addition to Neymar, Gabriel Brazão is also doubtful. The goalkeeper left the match against Galo in an ambulance due to a blow to the head. According to the CBF protocol, he can only return to training on Saturday.

Vojvoda is still unlikely to have Willian Arão. The midfielder has not yet trained with the squad, although the medical department understands that he is in the final stages of recovery from a calf injury.

Zé Ivaldo, on the other hand, is a certain absence. The defender was sent off in Belo Horizonte. Igor Vinícius is also not available. The right-back is suspended due to an accumulation of yellow cards. Gabriel Bontempo, finally, is recovering from a muscle injury.

Possible lineup

Thus, a possible lineup for Santos is: Brazão; Mayke, Adonis Frías, Luan Peres and Escobar; Zé Rafael, João Schmidt, Victor Hugo and Rollheiser (Neymar); Guilherme and Lautaro Díaz (Tiquinho Soares).

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