THE FUSE

The timing of the illness is far from ideal for both player and club. Santos are currently preparing for a pivotal Copa Sudamericana clash against San Lorenzo in Argentina, scheduled for Tuesday. Neymar’s participation remains a doubt as he battles to recover from the infection in time for the trip to Buenos Aires. Neymar was intended to work alongside other high-profile team-mates such as Gabigol, Willian Arao, and Igor Vinícius. These players were also absent from the match against Bahia but are expected to be available for selection under manager Cuca for the trip to Argentina.