Neymar trains as Santos finish prep for Brasileirão opener | OneFootball

This Tuesday, Santos concluded their preparations to face Chapecoense, in a match valid for the debut round of the Brazilian Championship. Neymar, who began the physical transition in the last training session, worked with the ball on the field for the first time after knee surgery, still separated from the rest of the group.

Besides the number 10, forward Álvaro Barreal, who was absent last Sunday due to a hip trauma, and midfielder Gabriel Bontempo, trained normally with the rest of the group and may strengthen Santos' squad for the start of the Brasileirão.

On the other hand, the Peixe's medical department still has four players: Thaciano (right thigh posterior muscle), Gustavo Henrique (right thigh adductor muscle), Tiquinho Soares (left calf), and Willian Arão, who underwent kidney surgery and will be out for at least two weeks.

Debut in the Brazilian Championship

This Wednesday, Santos visits Chapecoense in a match valid for the first round of the Brazilian Championship. The match kicks off at 8 PM (Brasília time), at Arena Condá, in Chapecó.

Situation in the Paulista Championship

With the draw against Bragantino, Santos reached six points but remains in ninth position in the Paulista Championship. The top eight advance to the second phase of the State Championship. The bottom two are relegated.

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