The Brazilian performed via an issue within the membership’s remaining few video games to assist steer them away from relegation
Neymar will endure knee surgical procedure after taking part in via ache to assist Santos keep away from relegation from Brazil’s Serie A.
The 33-year-old performed all through his facet’s 3-0 house win over Cruzeiro on Sunday, securing the membership’s top-flight survival.
Talking after the sport, Neymar confirmed he had been struggling bodily however delayed medical remedy to assist his boyhood facet.
“I must relaxation after which I’ll have this knee surgical procedure,” he stated, with out giving additional particulars on the restoration timeline.
Neymar damage: Santos run-in ‘robust’
The ahead rejoined Santos in January following an injury-disrupted spell at Saudi Professional League workforce Al Hilal, with whom he made seven appearances throughout 18 months.
His return proved essential within the remaining weeks of the marketing campaign, scoring 5 objectives within the final 4 video games to assist carry the membership out of hazard.
“I got here for this, to attempt to assist in one of the simplest ways I can,” Neymar stated. “These have been robust weeks for me. I thank those that have been with me to carry me up. If it weren’t for them, I wouldn’t have performed these matches due to this knee downside.”
Will Neymar play for Brazil on the 2026 World Cup?
Neymar is Brazil’s all-time main scorer with 79 objectives in 128 video games however accidents have saved him out of worldwide soccer since October 2023.
In October this yr, Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti stated Neymar should return to full health and produce constant type if he’s to be thought of for subsequent summer season’s World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the US.
