Neymar downplays thigh injury after Santos win
Neymar downplays his apparent thigh injury after leaving the pitch in Santos’ 2-0 win against Bragantino on Sunday.
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Waiting for evaluation
The Brazilian star opened the scoring in the ninth minute with a well-placed free-kick, helping Santos advance to the semifinals of the Paulista Championship.
However, he came off in the 76th minute with a thigh issue and received treatment on the bench.
Santos manager Pedro Caixinha said that Neymar will be evaluated on Wednesday when the team resumes training.
“Let’s wait for him to be evaluated, let’s hope everything is fine on Wednesday,” he said.
“He is a fantastic player.”
“His game rhythm is complete. Now, other cycles follow and he will complete to be the Neymar that we all stop to see. Our concern is not who we are going to face [in the semifinals of the Paulista Championship]. It’s about getting ready to win. With Neymar, it’s easier.”
Neymar downplays thigh injury
Meanwhile, Neymar reassured fans that he is fine despite experiencing discomfort in his thigh.
The 33-year-old wrote: “I’m fine, I felt uncomfortable and thought it was better to spare myself!”
“It’s been a while since I played a game with this intensity… I’m so happy to be getting back into my best physical shape! Thank you everyone for the messages.”
Neymar made just seven appearances in over 18 months for Saudi side Al Hilal due to several injuries before returning to his boyhood club, Santos, as a free agent in the winter transfer window.
Sunday’s goal was his third in his last four games for Santos.
