Santos Gives Neymar and Squad a Day Off After Venezuela Logistical Delays Santos decided to grant Neymar and the traveling squad an extra day of rest following logistical challenges that delayed their return from a match in Venezuela. The decision came after the team faced unexpected issues during their travel back to Brazil, which disrupted their original schedule. Neymar, who did not participate in the Sudamericana tie against UCV due to the delay, was also given a day off following their 4-1 victory in the match. According to reports from Globo.com, the squad was initially scheduled to arrive in Brazil in the early morning for a recovery session at the CT Rei Pelé training facility. However, a delayed departure from Valencia caused the team to arrive approximately two hours late. Players, coaching staff, and club directors reached their base in Brazil later than planned, which prompted the decision to provide the squad with an additional day of rest. Only players in rehabilitation or transitioning back to full fitness, such as João Schmidt and Gabigol, reported to the training facility and followed their regular routines. Neymar, who has been working with the ball in individual sessions, is expected to rejoin the team for the upcoming Campeonato Brasileiro match against Chapecoense on Saturday at 18:30 Brasília time. The coaching staff, led by Cuca, also anticipates the return of Gabigol, who has been sidelined since the resumption of the season. The striker was suspended for the match against Botafogo and was not included in the squad for the Sudamericana game. The team will reconvene on Thursday morning to begin preparations for the weekend fixture against Chapecoense.#neymar #santos #chapecoense #cuca #globo_com
