This Sunday (17), Santos will take on Coritiba at Neo Química Arena in a matchup that counts for the 16th round of the Brazilian Série A Championship.
This game showcases two teams in contrasting phases, each vying for different objectives as we reach this point in the season.
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📌 Match Details
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Date and Time: Sunday, 11 a.m. (Brasília time)
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Location: Neo Química Arena, São Paulo (SP)
⚽ Team Updates
Santos
The Peixe are on a solid run under coach Cuca, having gone seven matches without loss and in pursuit of their third consecutive victory this season.
Interestingly, Santos comes into this match following their qualification for the Copa do Brasil’s round of 16, which they achieved at the expense of Coritiba.
A victory this Sunday is vital to escape the relegation zone and make strides towards the top half of the standings, currently positioned 15th with 18 points.
Additionally, this match offers fans one final opportunity to see Neymar play for the club before his call-up for the Brazil national team in the World Cup.
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Coritiba
Conversely, Coxa aims to move on from their exit in the knockout tournament and fully concentrate on the Brasileirão.
They find themselves at a critical juncture, as Fernando Seabra’s team has not secured a win in their last five games, the last one being on April 19 against Atlético-MG.
With 20 points, Coritiba’s primary goal is to regain winning momentum to remain competitive in the league and to keep a safe distance from the relegation zone.
📋 Lineups
Santos – Coach: Cuca
The Santos coach will maintain most of the squad that has performed well recently but will have to make one forced change in midfield: Willian Arão will replace the injured João Schmidt.
In defense, Adonis Frías, who has been in excellent form, retains his starting position.
Unavailable players include Vinícius Lira, Gabriel Menino, João Schmidt, and Thaciano (all injured).
One player is one booking away from suspension: Luan Peres, João Schmidt, Gabriel Bontempo, and Gabriel Menino.
Coritiba – Coach: Fernando Seabra
Coxa is facing several injury challenges.
As JP Chermont cannot play since he belongs to Santos, Tiago Cóser will fill in at right-back.
In the attack, Breno Lopes is expected to take Ronier’s place.
Unavailable players consist of Fabinho, Keno, Pedro Morisco, Maicon, Rodrigo Rodrigues, Tinga (injured), Lucas Ronier (suspended), and JP Chermont (contractual issues).
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One booking away from suspension: Coach Fernando Seabra, as well as Jacy and Vini Paulista.
🛡️ Refereeing Team
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Referee: Wagner do Nascimento Magalhães (RJ)
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Assistant Referees: Leila Naiara Moreira da Cruz (DF) and Luiz Claudio Regazone (RJ)
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Fourth Official: Fabio Augusto Santos Sa Junior (SE)
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VAR: Gilberto Rodrigues Castro Junior (PE)
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.