With a new face, Santos return to training and start prep for Corinthians | OneFootball

This Sunday, Santos resumed training at CT Rei Pelé after a Saturday break, beginning preparations for the derby against Corinthians, valid for the 28th round of the Brazilian Championship. It was a day of intense work, with Victor Hugo training with the ball, but coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda has a new concern.

Midfielder Victor Hugo was the main highlight of Santos' training this Sunday. Recovered from a right thigh adductor muscle injury, the player returned to ball training for the first time since September 21, when he left the derby against São Paulo in the first half.

A starter in the two matches he played under Juan Pablo Vojvoda's command, Victor Hugo is expected to be included in the squad for the match against Timão.

The concern is with Tomás Rincón. The Venezuelan midfielder left last Friday's training with a strong discomfort and, after undergoing tests, was diagnosed with an injury. The club has not disclosed the recovery time, but the player has already started treatment with the physiotherapy department and is expected to miss the upcoming rounds. Thus, the athlete was absent from Sunday's activities with the rest of the squad.

With two more days of training ahead, the Alvinegro Praiano seeks to fine-tune the last details before facing Timão. The match takes place this Wednesday at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at Vila Belmiro.

Absences and Returns

Rincón joins Neymar in Santos' medical department, which was almost empty during the October FIFA date.

Despite the new absence, coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda received good news during this period without games. Mayke, Gabriel Bontempo, and Victor Hugo have returned to participate normally in ball training. The expectation is that all three will be available for the derby against Corinthians.

Santos' Situation in the Brasileirão

With 28 points earned after 26 games, Santos is close to the relegation zone of the Brazilian Championship. Currently, Peixe is in 16th place, three points ahead of 17th place Vitória, the team that opens the Z-4.

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