Neymar Excluded from Santos vs Palmeiras Match

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Neymar Excluded from Santos vs Palmeiras Match

Neymar will not participate in the highly anticipated match between Santos and Palmeiras on Thursday, October 6, at Allianz Parque. Reports indicate that while Neymar had shown interest in playing, he was ultimately advised against it.

Neymar’s Decision to Sit Out

Both Santos’ medical team and Neymar’s personal staff recommended that he refrain from playing. Concerns arose regarding the potential for injury, particularly due to the synthetic pitch at Palmeiras’ home ground.

Consequently, he was left off the roster by coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda. Nevertheless, there is speculation that Neymar may attend the match to support his teammates. On October 5, he traveled to São Paulo by helicopter.

Looking Ahead to Future Matches

This decision allows Neymar to continue his preparation for the upcoming match against Flamengo at Maracanã, scheduled for the following weekend. He made his return to the field last weekend, playing against Fortaleza after spending nearly 50 days recovering from injury.

Santos’ Current Concerns

Recent developments have added to Santos’ worries about possible relegation to Série B. The club’s leadership is anxious, having lost critical points in recent home games. Notable setbacks include defeats against direct competitors for relegation, such as Vitória and Fortaleza.

The management believes that returning to their home ground, Vila Belmiro, must once again become a stronghold for the team. It is crucial for Santos to recover and avoid slipping further down the rankings, especially after falling into the relegation zone with Vitória’s recent victory over Internacional on October 5.