Santos line-up: Vojvoda tries new formations, Alexis Duarte undergoes tests | OneFootball

This Friday, Santos conducted the penultimate training before facing Atlético-MG, for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship. Coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda led a tactical training at CT Rei Pelé, with plenty of formation variations.

The commander still did not have Alexis Duarte. The Paraguayan defender, who was defending his country during the Fifa date, underwent medical exams this morning and has not yet been integrated. This should happen on Saturday. Thus, he is still not available for the duel in Belo Horizonte.

On the other hand, Adonis Frías, Victor Hugo, and Lautaro Díaz, other newly signed players, are cleared to play. The Argentine defender was registered in the CBF's BID this Friday.

Neymar is also training normally. The attacking midfielder does not like to play on synthetic grass, like that of Atlético-MG's home, but should play due to the importance of the match.

Absences and news

Vojvoda will have a significant absence in Minas. The Argentine Rollheiser received his third yellow card in the goalless draw against Fluminense and will have to serve a suspension.

Willian Arão, who continues his physical transition schedule, is still not available. The defensive midfielder did not train on the field this afternoon. The defender João Basso, on the other hand, has recovered from injury. He is training with the rest of the group and can play.

Thus, a possible lineup is with: Brazão; Mayke, João Basso (Adonis Frías), Luan Peres and Escobar; Tomás Rincón, Gabriel Bontempo (Zé Rafael) and Neymar; Caballero, Tiquinho and Guilherme.

Schedule

The Santos squad will train again on Saturday, again at CT Rei Pelé. Vojvoda will have only one more day to prepare the team to face Atlético-MG.

Santos travels to Belo Horizonte after Saturday's activity. The ball rolls on Sunday, at 4 pm (Brasília time), at Arena MRV.

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