Vojvoda’s message to Neymar after his reaction in Flamengo v Santos | OneFootball

Neymar was unhappy about being substituted in the game against Flamengo

Neymar was one of the standout figures in Flamengo's victory over Santos this Sunday (09), with a score of 3 to 2. This is because the player showed irritation several times with his teammates throughout the match, including when he was substituted by coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda.

Santos' coach, Vojvoda, decided to take Neymar off the field at 40 minutes into the second half, making way for Rollheiser. However, the number 10 was not pleased with the decision and went straight to the locker room. Nevertheless, it was without the midfielder that the São Paulo team managed to score two goals, with Bontempo and Lautaro Díaz.

What did Vojvoda say?

— Of course, Neymar was upset, as any other player would be if I decide they need to be substituted. I decide who has to leave. It's completely normal if he was upset -, he said, before concluding:

— But it has to be this way many times, always with respect. There was no lack of respect or anything. Respect is there. Players want to play and help at this moment, which is a difficult time for the club -, concluded Vojvoda, in a press conference.

How did Neymar perform in the Flamengo vs. Santos game?

Despite returning from injury, Neymar started in the game between Flamengo and Santos. However, the player was ‘in the pocket’ of Erick Pulgar during the match. During the 85 minutes on the field, the number 10 took two shots and made 39 successful passes (out of 49 attempts).

What is Flamengo's next game?

Meanwhile, Flamengo remains focused on the next commitment of the season. This Saturday (15), Filipe Luís' team faces Sport at the Arena de Pernambuco at 6:30 PM (Brasília time), in a postponed match of the 12th round of the Brasileirão.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Prime Video (streaming) will broadcast the Flamengo vs. Sport game.

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