Though Santos asked CBF to release the players, the Brazilian coach argued the importance of maintaining the same roster until the World Cup.

Santos, stayed nearly two months without their star forward, Robinho, while the negotiations with Real Madrid went sour.  Now that things were resolved and Robinho is back on the pitch the managers of the Paulista Team insists on having him and Ricardinho in their game against Fluminense that weekend.

Parreira has said that if he receives orders from above he will follow, however he will make known his will, which is of having a complete squad.

The coach's intention in the friendly apparently is to experiment with Robinho as a midfielder, for times of importance, such as next WCQ game against Chile, use him in that position. With Ronaldinho Gaucho suspended (two yellow cards), he wants to keep his fantastic four tactic only by switching within his eight options: Robinho, Kaka, Ronaldo, Robinho, Ronaldinho, Julio Baptista, Ricardo Oliveira, Adriano. Without forgetting that in times of need we have a defensive midfielder that works very well, Renato.

Santos has declared they will send another letter to CBF during the week asking for the release of the players.