Mayke targets Fluminense clash, eager for Vila debut: "It feels different" | OneFootball

Santos has an important match against Fluminense this weekend, valid for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship. Right-back Mayke previewed the clash and praised Peixe’s week of training, the first under coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda.

“We know the game won’t be easy, Fluminense is a great team, but the week of training was intense, with a lot of learning from the new coaching staff. We gave our all during the week, with a good mentality so we can give our best on the field on Sunday and, God willing, take the three points we need,” said the player.

Santos will return to Vila Belmiro after a month. Peixe had a combination of away games and home matches played at Morumbis. The team’s last game at their home stadium was on July 23, in a loss to Internacional.

Mayke will finally have the chance to make his debut at Vila Belmiro. The number 2 highlighted the return to the black-and-white stadium, this time on the Santos side, and shared his expectations.

“Since I arrived, I’ve been looking forward to my home debut. It will be a special moment, with all the Santos fans supporting us. I’ve played here as an opponent and it was always very tough, but now the feeling is different. I’ll feel the atmosphere of the fans on our side and, together with my teammates, we’ll try to play a great match to come away with a positive result,” concluded the right-back.

With Mayke available, Santos will host Fluminense this Sunday at 4 p.m. (Brasília time), at Vila Belmiro. The match will mark Vojvoda’s debut in charge of the Alvinegro Praiano, as he has already been officially registered in the CBF’s BID (Daily Information Bulletin).

Santos comes into the match after two consecutive defeats and is looking to bounce back in the Brazilian Championship. Peixe is threatened by the relegation zone and sits in 15th place, with 21 points—two more than Vitória, who are first in the drop zone.

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