Neymar Returns to Santos for Cuca’s Debut at Vila Belmiro
Neymar returns to Santos for Thursday night’s match against Remo. The game is scheduled for 19h (Brasília).
The appearance comes after he missed the 0-0 draw with Cruzeiro. The club applied a new “load control” program last match.
Match context
The fixture is part of the ninth round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. It will be played at Vila Belmiro. The match marks Cuca’s debut at the stadium as coach.
Squad status
Neymar is listed to start. He will rejoin the team after the load-management period. The coach hopes the minutes help the player’s World Cup hopes.
Neymar has appeared in five of Santos’ 17 matches this season. He will have at most 14 games left before the national squad announcement on May 18.
Injuries and absences
- Gabriel Barbosa is sidelined with an edema in his right calf.
- Gabriel Menino is out after a confirmed right-thigh injury.
- Bolivian Miguelito did not return from national team duty in time.
Historical note
Santos and Remo had not met in an official match for 16 years. In their last official encounter, Neymar scored and helped secure the victory.
That goal was recorded as the 11,500th in Santos’ official history.
Probable lineup
The expected Santos starting eleven was provided by the club. It includes the following names.
- Gabriel Brazão
- Igor Vinícius
- Lucas Veríssimo
- Luan Peres
- Escobar
- Oliva
- Gustavo Henrique
- Neymar
- Rony
- Thaciano
- Rony
Filmogaz.com will follow the match and provide updates and analysis after the final whistle.
