Neymar trains indoors as Santos prepare for Palmeiras derby | OneFootball

After a break last Sunday, Santos returned on Monday morning at the CT Rei Pelé. The Santos squad began preparations for the classic match against Palmeiras, valid for the 32nd round of the Brazilian Championship. Neymar remained indoors. Meanwhile, Mayke was a new addition and began physical transition.

Santos will visit Palmeiras this Thursday at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at Allianz Parque in São Paulo.

How was the training?

At CT Rei Pelé, the squad started preparations for the classic match. The players who played for 45 minutes or more in the 1-1 draw against Fortaleza performed regenerative activities indoors. Neymar, returning from injury, was part of this group of athletes.

The other players, on the other hand, underwent technical and tactical work on the field under the guidance of Juan Pablo Vojvoda's coaching staff.

Right-back Mayke was a new addition to the field training. Recovering from an inflammation in his right knee, the player began physical transition after missing the match against Fortaleza.

Absences, doubts, and returns

For the classic match against Palmeiras, Santos will have one definite absence. Defender Luan Peres received his third yellow card against Fortaleza and will need to serve a suspension.

Neymar, on the other hand, is doubtful. The star returned from injury last Saturday and is recovered, but he has stated on several occasions that he does not like playing on synthetic fields like the one at Allianz Parque. Therefore, his presence in the classic is still uncertain.

Finally, a certain return is that of left-back Souza. The young player served a suspension against Fortaleza and is back at Vojvoda's disposal for the classic.

Santos' position in the standings

With the point gained against Fortaleza, Santos is in the 16th position, with 33 points. The team could have opened a four-point lead over the relegation zone but did not take the opportunity. Now, the Santos team is only two points ahead of Vitória, which opens the Z4.

Santos' upcoming matches

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