Santos line-up: Vojvoda ready, boosted for Botafogo clash | OneFootball

Santos finished their preparations this Saturday to face Botafogo away from home in the 30th round of the Brazilian Championship. Coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda outlined the starting lineup during a training session at CT Rei Pelé.

The coach welcomes back Tomás Rincón. The midfielder missed the last two matches for Peixe due to a calf strain in his left leg. Another new addition is João Schmidt, returning after serving a suspension in the 1-0 loss to Vitória.

Santos' Absences

On the other hand, Vojvoda will have a significant absence. Midfielder Zé Rafael received his third yellow card and will need to serve a suspension.

In addition to Zé Rafael, the coach continues to be without Neymar. The attacking midfielder is recovering from a muscle injury in the right thigh's rectus femoris and is still in the recovery process.

Santos' Lineup

A possible lineup includes: Gabriel Brazão; Igor Vinícius, Adonis Frías, Luan Peres, and Escobar; João Schmidt, Victor Hugo (Bontempo), Barreal, and Rollheiser; Guilherme and Lautaro Díaz.

Santos' Position in the Standings

Santos is in the 16th position, with 31 points – the same amount as Vitória, which opens the relegation zone. Despite having one less game, Peixe will not have an easy time and will need to accumulate points in the final stretch of the Brasileirão to avoid relegation for the second time.

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