Thedebate surrounding the 34-year-old comes at a pivotal moment. After a stint in Saudi Arabia that was marred by a severe ACL injury, the playmaker returned to his roots. Santos have welcomed their hero back, but questions remain over his match sharpness. This season, the veteran has struggled with a knee surgery recovery that saw him miss seven Campeonato Paulista matches. However, he showed flashes of quality upon his return, scoring one goal in two appearances in that competition. In the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A, he has featured in four matches, contributing two goals and one assist in 359 minutes of play.