Without Neymar, Santos may repeat their lineup for the match against Athletico in the 22nd round of the Brasileirão.

The star is suspended after receiving his third yellow card, making him unavailable for the match on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at Vila Belmiro.

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Neymar, however, started on the bench in Tuesday’s 1-0 victory over Remo in the Copa do Brasil.

As a result, coach Cuca will likely keep the same lineup for the upcoming match.

In addition to Neymar, center back Lucas Veríssimo and right back Igor Vinicius, who are both recovering from injuries, will also miss the game.

The only uncertainty lies between João Schmidt and Willian Arão in the midfield.

Thus, Santos are expected to deploy Gabriel Brazão, Gabriel Menino, Adonís Frías, João Ananias, and Escobar; either João Schmidt or Willian Arão, Oliva, Gabriel Bontempo; Barreal, Caballero, and Gabigol.

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WITHOUT NEYMAR, Santos may repeat their lineup for the match against Athletico in the 22nd round of the Brasileirão.

The star is suspended after picking up his third yellow card and will miss Sunday’s match (9) at 6:30 p.m. at Vila Belmiro.

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Neymar, however, started on the bench in Tuesday’s (4) 1-0 win over Remo in the Copa do Brasil.

As a result, Cuca will not need to make changes to the lineup.

In addition to Neymar, center back Lucas Veríssimo and right back Igor Vinicius — both recovering from injuries — will also be unavailable.

The only doubt is between João Schmidt and Willian Arão in midfield.

So, Santos are expected to line up with Gabriel Brazão, Gabriel Menino, Adonís Frías, João Ananias and Escobar; João Schmidt (Willian Arão), Oliva, Gabriel Bontempo; Barreal, Caballero and Gabigol.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.