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Pundits are expressing real concern about Santos's risk of early exit from the competition. The team recently displayed a lackluster performance against Novorizontino, revealing deficiencies that could be exploited by a stronger opponent like Corinthians. The current strategy of deploying a frontline filled with offensive talents such as Neymar, Tiquinho, and Soteldo may not work against a well-organized defense like Corinthians, which could leave Santos vulnerable to counterattacks.