Santos' creative side starts the Brasileirão on the back foot | OneFootball

Santos are not having a good start to the season. With a coaching change, injuries, and inconsistent performances, Cuca’s team have problems in every area. In the first eight rounds of the Brazilian Championship, the Alvinegro Praiano are one of the teams creating the fewest scoring chances.

According to Sofascore numbers, Santos are the second team to have created the fewest chances, with only 10 opportunities in eight matches. Averaging 1.25 chances created per game, the Alvinegro Praiano have produced more opportunities only than Botafogo and Corinthians, who have eight.

Although they have not had any stable period this season, Santos’ creative sector has declined in the Brazilian Championship. In the Paulista Championship, the Alvinegro Praiano created 19 chances in nine matches and saw that momentum drop in the national competition.

One of the main reasons for this drop in Santos’ creative play is Neymar’s lack of continuity. The No. 10 has played only three matches in this Brasileirão and contributed three goals and one assist, taking part in four of Peixe’s 10 goals in the competition.

However, without the star, Santos’ attack was not creative in the final stretch of Vojvoda’s spell. Now, coach Cuca, who made his debut against Cruzeiro, is using the FIFA international break to adjust the Alvinegro Praiano’s creative sector.

Santos’ situation in the Brazilian Championship

After drawing with Cruzeiro, Santos reached seven points and moved out of the relegation zone. The Alvinegro Praiano are in 16th place, one point ahead of Botafogo, who are 17th.

Santos’ next match

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