Santos touch down in Belo Horizonte for Copa do Brasil clash with Cruzeiro | OneFootball

Santos is already in Belo Horizonte for the match against Cruzeiro, for the eighth round of the Brazilian Championship. The Alvinegro delegation landed in the capital of Minas Gerais on Saturday night.

The biggest news is Rinóon. The midfielder, who hasn't played since January, when Vojvoda was still in charge of Santos, should be included in the Alvinegro Praiano squad. Cuca can also count on the return of Zé Rafael. He has recovered from a left thigh edema.

On the other hand, Santos already has five confirmed absences for the clash with Cruzeiro. As Cuca confirmed in his press conference, Neymar will be out as he follows a load management schedule.

Besides him, Gabriel Bontempo remains in treatment after a muscle contracture and is unlikely to be available, while Vinícius Lira is also definitely out after a knee ligament injury. Gabigol and Lautaro Díaz also cannot face Cruzeiro, as they were loaned by the Minas Gerais team.

Thus, the probable Santos lineup includes: Gabriel Brazão; Igor Vinicius, Lucas Verissimo, Luan Peres, and Escobar; Oliva (Rincón), Gabriel Bontempo, Rollheiser; Barreal, Thaciano, and Rony.

Standings Situation

Against Cruzeiro, Santos will try to recover from the tough defeat to Internacional at Vila Belmiro and get back to winning ways in the Brasileirão. Peixe is 17th in the standings, with six points, and hasn't won in the competition for three matches. The last victory was against Vasco, almost a month ago.

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