Fluminense has not won since October 8, when it beat Coritiba 4-0. The team's focus is now on the return leg of the Libertadores semifinal after losing the first leg 2-1 at home last Wednesday. As a result, coach Marcão is likely to spare most of the starters for the match against Santos.

Santos, meanwhile, is trying to recover its campaign in the Brasileirão, which was interrupted by the defeat for Atlético-MG in the previous round. The team needs to win to try to approach the G-5 and keep alive the dream of conquering a spot in the Conmebol Libertadores. Coach Cuca will count on the return of midfielder Neymar, who was rested in the previous round due to the artificial turf of the Arena MRV.

Santos has two new absences: midfielder Willian Arão, who has a right thigh injury, and left-back Escobar, who has a left thigh injury. The match will take place on Sunday at 16h at the Maracanã, with live broadcast on TV Globo, getv, and Premiere.

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