Neymar out, Álvarez a doubt for decisive Santos trip

Neymar likely out for tonight's clash

Santos have left Neymar out of their squad list for tonight's Copa Sul-Americana group stage finale. Brazilian outlets report the club made a curious decision, with the star unlikely to feature against San Lorenzo. That is a massive break for your defence heading into Vila Belmiro. (3)

Álvarez sweating on his place

Álvarez is a doubt for tonight's starting XI. The manager has lineup questions to answer before kickoff, and his potential absence would force a reshuffle in a game San Lorenzo need a result from. (2)

Win and advance

This is the fifth round of the group stage, and the math is simple: San Lorenzo need points at Santos to stay in control of their round of 16 fate. Every result matters now. (1) (2)

Sources

  • 1. netflu.com.br — Santos x San Lorenzo Palpites – Prognóstico da Copa Sul-Americana- 20/05
  • 2. ole.com.ar — Las dudas de Álvarez en San Lorenzo para visitar al Santos
  • 3. ole.com.ar — Atención, San Lorenzo: Santos tomó una curiosa decisión con Neymar
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