Igor Vinicius out of Santos’ decisive Remo clash, squad named | OneFootball

Santos will be without right-back Igor Vinicius for Tuesday’s Copa do Brasil round of 16 decider against Remo at Mangueirão, kick-off 21:30 Brasília time.

According to Globo.com, he has been diagnosed with lower back pain and did not travel to Belém on Monday afternoon. Lucas Veríssimo is also sidelined with a left calf muscle injury, with Adonis Frías favoured to cover in defence.

The coaching staff named 24 players for the tie, but only 23 travelled on Monday. Neymar will link up around Tuesday lunchtime after attending his institute’s charity auction on Monday night.

A probable Santos XI: Gabriel Brazão, Gabriel Menino, Adonis Frías, João Ananias, Escobar, Willian Arão, Oliva, Gabriel Bontempo, Barreal, Neymar, Gabigol.

The first leg finished 0-0 at Vila Belmiro. Santos must win away to reach the quarter-finals. Another draw would take the tie to a penalty shootout.

Source: Globo.com

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