Get ready, Santos fans—the big moment is almost here! The club has officially announced its squad for Sunday's clash against RB Bragantino, set for 6:30 p.m. at Vila Belmiro in the 15th round of the season. And the headline you've been waiting for: Neymar is on the list, and according to GE, he's expected to start.
The likely starting lineup features Diógenes in goal, with a defensive line of Igor Vinicius, Lucas Veríssimo, João Ananias, and Escobar. In midfield, look for João Schmidt, Oliva, Gabriel Bontempo, and Rollheiser to control the pace, while the attacking duo of Neymar and Gabigol aims to light up the scoreboard.
A key change comes in goal: Gabriel Brazão is suspended, so Diógenes gets the nod between the posts. Meanwhile, attacking midfielder Thaciano will miss out due to a right thigh injury, leaving a creative gap in the squad.
Santos currently sits in 16th place with 15 points, fighting to climb the table. Their opponents, RB Bragantino, are in a stronger position at seventh with 20 points, making this a crucial matchup for both sides. With Neymar back in the mix, all eyes will be on Vila Belmiro for what promises to be an electrifying encounter.
