Santos step up mid-season camp with double sessions at CT Rei Pelé | OneFootball

Santos intensified their mid-season programme on Tuesday with two sessions at CT Rei Pelé, as Cuca led work during the World Cup pause.

According to Diario Do Peixe, the morning was dedicated to physical and physiological assessments at CEPRAF (Centro de Excelência em Prevenção e Recuperação de Atletas de Futebol), part of ongoing monitoring following the squad's return from holiday.

In the afternoon, players moved to the pitch for a physically and technically focused workout, emphasising fundamentals and movement with limited tactical work at this early stage.

In the medical department, Gabriel Menino, João Schmidt and Thaciano continued recovery from muscle injuries suffered in the first half of the year, completing on-field transition work as they progress towards rejoining full training.

This pause offers Cuca his first extended block since taking charge to build fitness, refine technical and tactical details and assess options for the rest of the campaign.

Training in two slots is planned over the next few days, with weekend work limited to mornings. Santos' next competitive fixture is scheduled for late July in the Copa Sul-Americana play-offs.

Source: Diario Do Peixe