The campaign has had many slips so far. Santos even started Paulistão by beating Novorizontino, but did not win again. The team drew with Corinthians, Bragantino and Guarani and was defeated by São Paulo and Palmeiras.
Despite the drama, Santos can still qualify. Santos is just two points away from the G8 and, while looking down, can still advance to the next stage. Confidence follows.
We are not having the start of the year as we intended. We are all responsible. It’s not a divided club, we are honest people and I can look each one in the eye. It’s not a good year, it’s true. But it’s starting, in difficult moments like this we will react and we will qualify. Let’s do everything we can to improve this performance, which is not good. We need everyone’s help. A united club.
Juan Pablo Vojvoda
All this without counting Neymar yet. The star is recovering from a knee injury and has not yet been on the field this season. His last game was precisely in the final round of the last Brasileirão of 2025, against Cruzeiro. There is expectation for the attacker to return to games this week.
The attack has not worked well. Santos has four goals in the six games they played in Paulistão. Two of them were scored by Gabigol, while Barreal and Thaciano left one each.
Meanwhile, the team shares its attention with the Brasileirão. Between the two decisive games ahead in Paulistão, Santos will face São Paulo (home) and Athletico (away) in the national competition.
