Santos squad given time off after draw with Botafogo | OneFootball

After the 2-2 draw with Botafogo at Nilton Santos in Rio de Janeiro, the Santos squad received a rest this Monday.

The players will report back to the CT Rei Pelé on Tuesday, when preparations begin for the match against Fortaleza, for the 31st round of the Brazilian Championship. The game will be on Saturday at 4 PM (Brasília time) at Vila Belmiro.

In other words, coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda will have four training sessions to prepare the team for the direct clash with Leão.

Currently, the São Paulo team is in 16th place, with 32 points, one more than Vitória, which is at the top of the relegation zone. Fortaleza, on the other hand, is in 18th, with 27 points.

For this decisive match, coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda will not be able to count on Souza. The left-back was a starter against Botafogo and stood out with a goal and an assist. However, he received a yellow card and is suspended. Neymar, recovering from a right thigh muscle injury, remains out.

On the other hand, Zé Rafael is a new addition. The midfielder, one of the team's key players, served a suspension against Fogão.

Next Santos Match

Standings Situation

With the draw against Botafogo, Santos remains in 16th place, now with 32 points, one more than Vitória, which lost to Corinthians and is at the top of the relegation zone.

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