Cuca urges Sudamericana reaction and stresses competition’s financial importance for Santos | OneFootball

After a draw at Vila Belmiro, Cuca urged a response in the Copa Sudamericana, saying Santos need to recover lost points to keep their qualification hopes alive. According to Diario Do Peixe, he avoided firm projections and stressed that the search must include results away from home.

The next step is a visit to San Lorenzo, which he framed as a chance to claw back what was missed.

He also underlined the competition’s financial weight for the club, noting that football is expensive, many big sides operate with deficits, and that player sales, sometimes three or four, often become the route to balance the books.

Advancing in international tournaments, he added, can help the club meet its obligations, and he wants the squad to stay mindful of that context.

With one point from two games, Santos must react quickly to remain in the fight for a place in the next phase. Focus now turns to Fluminense at Vila Belmiro on Sunday 19 at 16:00 in the Campeonato Brasileiro.

Source: Diario Do Peixe