Overview

• The 36-year-old goalkeeper sustained a complete rectus femoris rupture in his right thigh during the first half of the 1–0 loss to São Paulo at Morumbi.
• The club and outlets report an estimated recovery window of roughly three to five months, or 12 to 20 weeks.
• Based on that timeline, he is widely reported as unlikely to play again in 2025.
• Léo Linck is expected to assume the starting role in goal for the remainder of the year.
• Signed from Athletico earlier this year for $1.8 million, Neto faces a rehab course comparable to former Botafogo player Eduardo’s case that required three months after surgery.