Neymar on the pitch as Santos prepare for Paulista quarter-finals | OneFootball

After thrashing Velo Clube in the Paulista Championship, the Santos squad returned to training this Wednesday, after two days off. The activity marked the beginning of preparations for the quarter-final match of the State Championship against Novorizontino.

The main highlight of Wednesday's training was Adonis Frías. The defender took to the field for the first time and began the physical transition process after suffering a muscle injury in his right calf. In addition to him, midfielder Zé Rafael also started the transition, accompanied by physiotherapy. The midfielder is treating a patellar tendonitis in his left knee.

Santos faces Novorizontino this Sunday at 4 PM (Brasília time), at Estádio Doutor Jorge Ismael de Biasi, in Novo Horizonte (SP). The quarter-finals of the Paulistão will be played in a single match.

Neymar working with the ball this Wednesday. (Photo: Reproduction / Santos)

Who can go to the game?

The returns of Frías and Zé Rafael are important for Juan Pablo Vojvoda's team, but they still do not guarantee that the duo will be able to play this Sunday. Santos will continue the training routine on Thursday and Friday to assess if they can count on all players available.

With Neymar and Gabigol in shape and no suspensions in the team, Vojvoda should have almost the entire squad available for the match against Novorizontino.

Santos' Moment

Qualified in the Paulista Championship, Santos is preparing to face Novorizontino in the quarter-finals of the State Championship. In the Brasileirão, the Alvinegro Praiano occupies the 18th position, with only one point earned in three matches.

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