Santos have officially announced the list of players selected for the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals.

Neymar will be available for the match against Palmeiras on Wednesday (25).

His inclusion was uncertain due to concerns regarding the synthetic pitch at Nubank Parque.

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While Neymar has been called up, his position in the starting lineup remains unconfirmed.

Santos are also preparing for another derby against Corinthians on Sunday (30).

This upcoming match is crucial, as it is vital for the team’s standings in the Brasileirão.

The expectation is that Neymar will play fewer minutes against Palmeiras to ensure he is fit to start in the league match.

The return leg against Palmeiras will take place next Wednesday (2) at Vila Belmiro.

In addition to Neymar, Lucas Veríssimo’s return is another key highlight.

He has been sidelined since his injury against Remo on August 1.

Previously, Santos’ defense had featured Arão (playing out of position) and Luan Peres.

Santos have made official the list of players called up for the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarter-finals.

And Neymar will be an option against Palmeiras this Wednesday (25).

The No. 10’s inclusion among the available players had been in doubt because of the synthetic pitch at Nubank Parque.

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Neymar has been called up, but his place in the starting lineup is not guaranteed.

Santos have another derby ahead, against Corinthians on Sunday (30).

That match — also away from home — is considered a priority because of the team’s situation in the Brasileirão.

The expectation is that the No. 10 will play fewer minutes against Palmeiras so he can start in the league clash.

The return leg against Palmeiras will be next Wednesday (2), at Vila Belmiro.

Besides Neymar, Lucas Veríssimo’s presence is another highlight.

He got injured against Remo on August 1 and had been sidelined since then.

Santos’ back line had been made up of Arão (playing out of position) and Luan Peres.

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