Santos have the second-worst defence in the Brazilian Championship | OneFootball

Despite not conceding any goals against Cruzeiro, the defense of Santos is a concern in the Brazilian Championship. The Alvinegro Praiano has the second worst defense in the tournament.

In eight rounds, Santos has conceded 13 goals, the same number as Vasco. The only teams with worse records are Remo and bottom-placed Cruzeiro, who have both conceded 15 times.

Santos has only kept a clean sheet once in the championship, precisely in the goalless draw against Cruzeiro. In the other matches, they have conceded at least once, including the 4-2 thrashing by Chapecoense in the first round.

With the arrival of Cuca and the reinforcement of Lucas Veríssimo, it is expected that Santos' defensive phase will improve. The coach and the defender are reuniting the Alvinegro Praiano's defensive trio, along with Luan Peres. The trio was fundamental in 2020, when the team reached the Libertadores final.

With the break for the FIFA Date, it is expected that Santos will start a run of games without conceding goals. The team returns to the field next Thursday, at 7 p.m. (Brasília time), at Vila Belmiro, for the ninth round of the Brazilian Championship.

Santos' Situation in the Brazilian Championship

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

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