Santos enjoy a free week to prepare for the derby against Palmeiras | OneFootball

The situation for Santos is very delicate in the Brazilian Championship. This Sunday, the Peixe suffered another painful setback: a 3-2 defeat to Flamengo at Maracanã, in the 33rd round of the competition. Now looking ahead to the classic against Palmeiras on the 15th, the Alvinegro Praiano will have a free week to train and prepare.

After playing against Palmeiras on Thursday (06), Santos only had three days to rest and prepare for the duel against the Rubro-Negro. Now, the Peixe will face Verdão again, but will have six days to organize.

Out of the continental competitions, as well as the Copa do Brasil, Santos had many free weeks just to train. However, the phase continues to be bad, and the team hasn't won in the Brasileirão for five games.

During this week, physical improvement is expected in Neymar's condition, who came close to playing 90 minutes at Maracanã after being preserved against Palmeiras on Thursday.

Santos remains sunk in the relegation zone. The Peixe has 33 points after 32 games, in 17th place. Vitória is the first team outside the zone with 35 points.

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