Santos step up tactical training as they gear up to face Bragantino | OneFootball

This Thursday, at CT Rei Pelé, Santos continued their preparations to face Red Bull Bragantino. The Peixe will take on Massa Bruta on Sunday at 6:30 PM (Brasília time), at Estádio Cícero de Souza Marques, for the 25th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro.

Coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda led the third training session focused on Sunday’s clash. Under the staff’s guidance, the players carried out tactical drills on the CT pitch, with small-sided games.

It was the second session for Billal Brahimi, who appeared on the CBF’s BID and is eligible to make his debut for Alvinegro Praiano.

Absences and returns

For the match, Vojvoda will not be able to count on attacking midfielder Neymar, who is recovering from a right thigh rectus femoris muscle injury. In addition to the star, midfielder Gabriel Bontempo, who is injured, and left-back Gonzalo Escobar, who is suspended, will also be absent for Santos.

On the other hand, right-back Igor Vinícius and center-back Zé Ivaldo return after serving suspensions in the last round. Another likely returnee to the squad is midfielder Willian Arão. The player has recovered from a calf issue and has resumed training normally with the squad.

Thus, a probable Santos lineup is: Brazão; Mayke, Zé Ivaldo, Luan Peres, and Souza; João Schmidt, Zé Rafael, Victor Hugo, Rollheiser, and Guilherme; Lautaro Díaz.

Standings

Santos breathed a sigh of relief in the fight against relegation after the 1-0 victory over São Paulo in the last round. Peixe currently sits in 14th place, with 26 points, four ahead of Vitória, the first team in the relegation zone (Z4).

Santos Schedule

Alvinegro Praiano will train again this Friday at 10 AM, once more at CT Rei Pelé. The team will wrap up preparations only on Saturday, when they travel to Bragança Paulista.

Santos and Bragantino face off on Sunday at 6:30 PM (Brasília time), at Estádio Cícero de Souza Marques, for the 25th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro.

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