The afternoon of Monday (19) brought a scene expected for weeks in CT King Pelé: Neymar, finally, returned to training with the cast of Santos. Almost a month after suffering a muscle injury to the left thigh, shirt 10 stepped on the lawn and participated in the activity alongside the reserves that did not act in the classic against Corinthians.
The re -presentation of the cast came shortly after the 1-0 defeat at the Neo Chemistry Arena, last Sunday. While the holders did a mild physical recovery work, ran, touched the ball and was closer to resuming the pace of play.
With this, the already begins to plan the presence of the striker on the trip to Maceió, where the team faces the CRB next Thursday, for the return match of the third phase of the Brazilian Cup. The tendency is for shirt 10 to also go with the group to Salvador, where the team faces Vitória, on Sunday, for the Brazilian Championship.
In addition to, Guilherme can reinforce the attack in the next commitments. The player started the transition after recovering from a right leg injury and has returned to training with ball. The coaching staff, however, still evaluates its physical condition to include it in the list of related.
Despite the good news, coach Cleber Xavier still deals with important casualties. The Escobar defender, expelled in the Game against the CRB, fulfills automatic suspension. In the medical department, João Schmidt (thigh injury) and Diego Pituca (tendonitis at Achilles tendon) are in treatment and have no return deadline.
The question list also worries. Soteldo was in thigh pain during the classic against Corinthians and will hardly be on the pitch on Thursday. Aderlan, in turn, presented an intestinal infection and will be reevaluated in the coming days.
Next game
The duel against the CRB, scheduled for 9:30 pm at Rei Pelé Stadium, is worthwhile in the round of 16 of the Brazilian Cup. As the first -time confrontation ended a 1-1 draw, Santos must win away from home to move forward. In case of new equality, the decision goes to penalties.
