Overview
- The 33-year-old forward featured for the first time in about six weeks after a right thigh femoral muscle injury sustained in mid-September.
- He entered in the 67th minute of the Brazilian league match at Vila Belmiro and did not score.
- Neymar attempted an unusual free-kick by halting his run-up before striking, and the goalkeeper saved the shot.
- Santos drew 1-1 with Fortaleza and remain two points above the relegation places with a game in hand.
- Coverage cites Carlo Ancelotti as saying Neymar’s Brazil recall depends on proving full physical readiness, with technical ability not in doubt.