Neymar Set for Full Return Against Flamengo After 78-Day Injury Layoff
Neymar is expected to play the full 90 minutes for Santos against Flamengo on July 16, following a 78-day absence due to muscular injuries. Since rejoining Santos in January, he has scored three goals and provided three assists in eight matches.
Neymar is expected to play the full 90 minutes for Santos against Flamengo on July 16, following a 78-day absence due to muscular injuries. Since rejoining Santos in January, he has scored three goals and provided three assists in eight matches. His return is vital as 15th-placed Santos battles relegation in Brasileirao 2025.
When the Brasileirao clash against Flamengo arrives on July 16, Santos fans may finally witness Neymar back in full action. The Brazilian star has been sidelined with two muscle injuries since returning to Santos in January 2025, missing 78 days in total. Despite these setbacks, Neymar has been training intensively, with coach Cleber Xavier confirming he’s ready to play a full 90 minutes based on recent form in training sessions.
Since rejoining his boyhood club, Neymar has made eight appearances, scoring three goals and providing three assists. However, his absence has been deeply felt. Without him, Santos played eight league matches and managed only one win, two draws, and five losses. The team currently sits 15th in the table with 11 points, level with 17th-placed Internacional but ahead on goal difference.
Neymar chose to stay back with Santos instead of participating in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, aiming to regain fitness and help the club avoid relegation in their first season back in Brazil’s top flight. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just a year away, Neymar is not only focused on club survival but also determined to stay fit and make a strong case for his place in Brazil’s squad.
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