
Gazeta Esportiva.com
·20 de outubro de 2025
Key players return as Santos announce squad for clash with Vitória

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·20 de outubro de 2025
Santos is ready to face Vitória this Monday at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Vila Belmiro, for the Campeonato Brasileiro. Peixe announced on social media the players called up for the match, which will feature important returns for the black-and-white side.
Alexis Duarte, Thaciano, and Tiquinho Soares return to the squad. However, the tendency is for the trio to start the clash against Leão da Barra on the bench.
On the other hand, coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda will not have midfielder João Schmidt available. He is suspended due to his third yellow card, received against Corinthians. Thus, the Argentine manager is expected to start Willian Arão in the starting eleven.
Currently, Santos only has two players absent from matches due to injury: Neymar, who has a right thigh injury, and the Venezuelan Tomás Rincón, who is already transitioning back to the field.
Photo: Raul Baretta/Santos FC
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