After drawing 1-1 with Internacional for the ninth round of the Brazilian championship this Saturday, Santos has already turned its attention to Sul-Americana. One of coach Odair Hellmann’s biggest concerns for the duel against Newell’s Old Boys is his attack.
This is because he risks not having any striker available. Deivid Washington has minor discomfort in his right thigh and will be reevaluated. Bruno Mezenga is not registered for the tournament. Already Marcos Leonardo is still doubtful.
The number 9 said goodbye to the under-20 World Cup this Saturday, after the Brazilian team lost against Israel 3-2, in the quarterfinals, in Argentina. Menino da Vila must therefore race against time to return to Brazil and join the Santos team.
In a press conference, coach Odair Hellmann did not hide his desire to have Marcos Leonardo, but stressed that the process for this to happen is not easy.
“There’s a whole procedure, I’ve been in the national team and I know how these shifts work. There’s release, reconfirmation… Apparently he played normally today. But he’s a Santos player, he’s part of the squad, it is important and, if he is physically well, free and with the behavior as before, to be available, because it also depends on him, we want him to show up as soon as possible, join the group and, if he is well, he will be a option for Tuesday,” he said.
In addition to the little time remaining for the match against Newell’s, the attacker is also busy in negotiations to leave Santos. Sporting-POR, Rome-ITA and Lazio-ITA are clubs interested in the boy. However, as noted by the Gazzetta dello Sporthe will be reintegrated normally into Peixe’s routine as no proposal has been accepted yet.
Santos receives Newell’s Old Boys on Tuesday, for the fifth round of group E of the Sul-Americana, at 21:30 (Brasilia time).
Source: Terra
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