Santos training: Neymar joins tactical session as Vojvoda waits on trio | OneFootball

Santos continues its preparations to face Atlético-MG in the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship. Coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda led a tactical training session at CT Rei Pelé this Wednesday.

The coach still did not have Alexis Duarte and Billal Brahimi available. The defender is still expected to arrive in Brazil after representing the Paraguayan national team during the FIFA break. Meanwhile, the forward underwent a series of medical exams and is expected to be announced in the next few hours.

Tomás Rincón is also awaited by the coaching staff after playing for Venezuela in the Qualifiers. The midfielder is expected to return to training with the group this Thursday.

On the other hand, Adonis Frías, Victor Hugo, and Lautaro Díaz, other recently announced signings, trained normally. Of the three, the only one not yet registered in the CBF's BID is the Argentine defender, but the club is working on the paperwork and hopes to have him available against Atlético-MG.

Neymar, meanwhile, is training normally. The attacking midfielder took part in the tactical session. The star does not like to play on synthetic pitches, like the one at Atlético-MG's home, but he should play due to the importance of the match.

Absences and news

For the match, Vojvoda will have a significant absence. The Argentine Rollheiser received his third yellow card in the goalless draw against Fluminense and will have to serve a suspension.

Willian Arão, who is still following his physical transition schedule, should not be available yet. The defender João Basso, on the other hand, has recovered from injury. He is training with the rest of the group and is available.

Thus, a possible lineup is: Gabriel Brazão; Mayke, João Basso (Adonis Frías), Luan Peres, and Escobar; Tomás Rincón, Gabriel Bontempo, and Neymar; Caballero, Guilherme, and Tiquinho.

Schedule

The Santos squad will train again on Thursday afternoon, once more at CT Rei Pelé. Vojvoda will have three more days to prepare the team to face Atlético-MG.

Santos travels to Belo Horizonte after Saturday's session. The match kicks off on Sunday at 4 p.m. (Brasília time), at Arena MRV.

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