Santos lineup: Will Neymar play against Juventude?

Neymar was spared from training on Monday (1st), prior to Santos’ duel against Juventude, away from home. The game is crucial for Peixe, who are still fighting against relegation.

The attacker remained inside CT Rei Pelé, with less overload on his left knee, where he has a meniscus injury. Even playing in the last few matches, the number 10 continues to undergo treatment and constant monitoring.

Despite his absence on the field, Neymar must travel with the Santos delegation to Caxias do Sul.

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Santos’ situation in the final stretch of the Brasileirão

With 41 points, Santos reaches the final stretch of the Brasileirão depending only on themselves to remain in Series A. The team is out of the relegation zone due to having a better goal difference than Internacional, a direct competitor.

The duel against Juventude, already relegated, is seen as fundamental. A victory in Caxias do Sul could lead to their stay and reduce the pressure for the last match of the championship against Cruzeiro, 3rd place.

In this context, Santos’ board and technical committee also demonstrate confidence in the physical recovery of Neymar and Tiquinho Soares, who also did not participate in the team’s last training session. Even if they are not 100%, the players must be available to perform.

Santos’ probable lineup for the match is: Brazão; Igor Vinícius, Adonis Frías, Zé Ivaldo e Souza; Willian Arão and João Schmidt; Barreal, Neymar and Guilherme; Tiquinho Soares.

Fight against relegation – Brasileirão 2025 (preview of the 37th round)*

*Juventude (19th) and Sport (20th) already relegated.

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