Santos FC's star playmaker Paulo Henrique Ganso, a member of Brazil's Copa America squad and a target for A.C. Milan, suffered a hamstring injury a month ago that would reportedly keep him out of the Copa Libertadores Final. However, reports circulated last week that he would be able to make an appearance in the second leg of the final, and now reports are circulating in Brazilian media that Ganso will not only be on the bench, he might be 90 minutes fit.
Copa Libertadores Final 2011, Santos Vs. Peñarol: Paulo Henrique Ganso Will Play, According To Reports
Portuguese language outlets R7 Esportes and ExpressoMT, among others, are reporting that Ganso is 90 minutes fit and that he is in contention to start for Santos tonight against Peñarol. The Santos attack has looked a bit flat without Ganso in the lineup, so manager Muricy Ramalho might be willing to take a slight risk on the cardio of Ganso if he’s medically cleared by doctors. If Santos can score early, Ramalho can take Ganso out after 45-60 minutes, putting his team in the best position to win while not over-working his young star.
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