Santos Lineup vs Sport Recife Confirmed: Is Neymar Playing Today?

The Santos Vs Sport Recife contest has turned all the heads towards them for 2 big reasons. First, the iconic Santos FC is battling relegation as it sits in 17th position in the table, which lies in the relegation zone. The good thing is that if they register a win today against Sport Recife, then they will overtake Vitoria and for some time, they will be away from the relegation zone. Secondly, Brazilian legend Neymar Jr, who was diagnosed with an injury a few days back, has reportedly shown his will to play the game tonight.

This shows how badly he wants his boyhood club to get out of the relegation zone and show the Brazil national football team manager Carlo Ancelotti that he can perform even though he is not completely fit, thanks to the number of injuries he has had this year.

Against medical advice, the icon trained individually with a knee brace on November 26, then integrated with the squad. By November 28, Santos confirmed his inclusion in the matchday roster, with Vojvoda declaring, "The plan is for him to be in the match against Sport." President Marcelo Teixeira echoed the sentiment: "Neymar is not feeling pain and will play." It's a calculated gamble Neymar's contract expires December 31, and relegation could scuttle extension talks.

Well Neymar’s status for today is no longer a mystery. Just scroll down to the Santos lineup vs Sport Recife to find your answer whether he is in the Santos starting XI or in the subs.

Santos Vs Sport Recife Lineups CONFIRMED

Here is the final and confirmed Santos Vs Sport Recife Lineups

Santos F.C. Lineup Vs Sport Recife

GK: Brazão
DF: Igor Vinícius, Vinicius, Frias, Escobar (Souza)
MF: Schmidt, Willian Arão, Neymar
FW: Barreal, Guilherme, Tiquinho

Sport Recife Lineup Vs Santos F.C.

GK: Gabriel
DF: Alexandre, Thyere, Ramon, Felipinho (Cândido)
MF: Rivera, Lucas Kal, Lucas Lima
FW: Matheuzinho, Pablo, Chrystian Pereira