With his sights set on LDU, Santos does his first training session in Quito; see the likely lineup | Saints

The objective of the activity in the Atahualpa Olympic Stadium was to adapt the athletes to the altitude of 2,850 in the Ecuadorian capital. In an interview with Santos TV, goalkeeper Arzul spoke about the importance of understanding the difference in playing under these conditions.

– The difference is brutal from sea level to 2,850 meters, where we are. For example, when you hit, if you (goalkeeper) go out with the ball, you can’t get there. The preference of this adaptation is to study this time on the ball. You can get a little speed, get a feel for the timing of the ball, which is essential. The difficulties here are increasing – said Arzul.

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The Fish will have some important absences for the game against LDU. Technical assistant Eudes Pedro and soccer coach Jorge Andrade, as well as Madson, João Paulo, and Sandry, tested positive for Covid-19 again and will not be able to enter Ecuador.

João Paulo and Madson own the team. With absences, John and Pará must be habitual before the LDU.

Defender Luan Peres and forward Ângelo (with Covid-19), as well as midfielder Jobson (suspended), are other Peixe absences for the match. Coach Cuca, still under medical attention after recovering from Covid-19, also did not travel with the group. The team will once again be led by assistant Marcelo Fernandes.

The likely lineup has John, Pará, Lucas Veríssimo, Luiz Felipe and Felipe Jonatan; Diego Pituca, Alison and Jean Mota; Marinho, Kaio Jorge and Soteldo.

Santos will hold the last activity before the game against LDU on Monday afternoon.