Santos want to stage games in São Paulo, but Cuca resists | OneFootball

By Tiago Salazar

Santos considered in recent days the possibility of hosting the match against Atlético-MG at Morumbis, for the 11th round of the Brazilian Championship, but met with resistance from head coach Cuca. The manager opposed the change and defended staying at Vila Belmiro.

According to information obtained by Gazeta Esportiva, Cuca argued that he prefers to play at Vila Belmiro because of the stadium’s “mystique,” even while acknowledging that the team’s recent results there have not been so positive. This year, Santos have recorded four draws, three wins, and one loss.

Santos’ board also considered using the Neo Química Arena, Corinthians’ stadium, for the match against Coritiba in the Copa do Brasil on April 22. However, once again without the coach’s approval, the CBF officially defined Vila Belmiro as the venue for the first leg of the tie.

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Even after Cuca’s two rejections, the Santos board continues working behind the scenes and has not ruled out using Neo Química Arena for the match against Coritiba in the Brazilian Championship on April 17. Corinthians are charging R$ 950,000 to rent the stadium and have already agreed to the idea.

Confirmation now depends on the schedule, the CBF, and Cuca himself.

With the change, Peixe hopes to generate more revenue and cater to fans in the capital, while also giving Neymar a big stage for the match, on the eve of Carlo Ancelotti’s call-up as Brazil national team coach for the World Cup. The No. 10’s presence at the tournament remains uncertain.

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