Overview

• Neymar left Santos' match against Atlético-MG in the 34th minute due to a left-thigh injury, marking a recurrence of a previous issue.
• The injury occurred during Neymar's 100th appearance for Santos, where he wore a commemorative jersey and began the match with both legs strapped.
• This setback comes just days after Neymar returned to action as a substitute, following a six-week recovery from an earlier thigh injury.
• Santos coach Cesar Sampaio confirmed no definitive diagnosis is available yet, describing Neymar’s absence as a significant loss for the team.
• The emotional departure highlights Neymar’s ongoing struggle to regain form and fitness after a series of injuries since his October 2023 ACL tear.