Neymar plays today? Where to watch Santos x Internacional in Vila Belmiro for the BrasileirãoBy Jeronimo Santos
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Santos and The confirmed presence of Neymar as a starter increases expectations for the clash. Broadcast occurs on TV Globo in specific regions, Premiere and ge, with real-time coverage available.
Santos arrives unbeaten in the last three games, with one win and two draws. The team occupies 14th place, close to the relegation zone, and coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda faces pressure for more consistent results. A victory at home could ease the pressure on the Argentine commander.
Internacional is going through a delicate moment, with just two points added in six rounds, including four defeats. The team records the worst attack in the competition and is in last place. The return of Paulo Pezzolano to the bench after suspension represents a chance for an immediate reaction.
Neymar plays today and starts as a starter
Neymar is confirmed as a starter in the Santos for the duel against the Internacional. The number 10 comes from a sequence of complete games, playing 90 minutes in the last three matches without significant savings. The player’s presence reinforces the attack and raises the team’s technical level.
The star participates in training without recent restrictions and makes himself available to start playing. The expectation is that he will play in the offensive sector, creating opportunities alongside Gabigol and Rony. The lineup with Neymar aims for greater creativity and dangerous finishes.
Coach Vojvoda chooses to keep the player on the field from the beginning to seek an immediate impact on the result. The decision comes amid debates about physical conditioning, but the medical department releases the athlete without limitations for the match.
Santos lineup and absences
Juan Pablo Vojvoda has reinforcements in defense, including Lucas Veríssimo available to form the line. Escobar occupies the left flank in the absence of Vini Lira, who has a knee injury. The likely lineup has Gabriel Brazão in goal, Igor Vinicius, Adonís Frías, Zé Ivaldo and Escobar in defense, Oliva,
Luan Peres is suspended and is absent from the team. Zé Rafael remains out due to swelling in the right thigh. Pendurados include Gabriel Brazão, João Schmidt, and Rony, which can accumulate cards in future games.
Options and write-offs on Internacional
Paulo Pezzolano returns to command after suspension and needs to adjust the midfield without Paulinho, suspended. Opções like Bruno Gomes, Bruno Henrique, Alan Rodríguez, Villagra and Thiago Maia compete for the spot. The likely lineup includes Rochet in goal, Aguirre, Mercado, Victor Gabriel and Matheus Bahia in defense, Ronaldo, Bruno Gomes,
Kayky remains sidelined with a left thigh injury. Benjamin undergoes physiotherapy and is not available. Mercado and Bernabei appear as hanging.
Arbitration Details
Davi De Oliveira Lacerda, from Espírito Santo, acts as main referee. Rodrigo Figueiredo Henrique Corrêa, from Rio from Janeiro, and Douglas Pagung, from Espírito Santo, serve as assistants.
Daniel Alejandro Hidalgo Blanco, from Roraima, takes over as fourth referee. Marco Aurelio Augusto Fazekas Ferreira, from Minas Gerais, commands the VAR.
How to follow the confrontation
TV Globo transmits to São Paulo, Rio Grande from Sul, Paraná, Premiere offers national pay-per-view. ge provides real-time coverage with bids and statistics.
Streaming takes place via ge tv on official platforms. The option allows free monitoring with constant updates.
Recent sequence context
Santos has shown defensive improvement in recent games, but needs to convert more chances. Neymar strengthens the attack and could decide the duel at home.
Internacional faces an exposed defense and an unproductive attack. The team seeks balance to avoid another defeat away from home and begin recovery in the table.
Vila Belmiro expects a good crowd from the Santos fans, who support the team in its search for important points in the competition.















