Cuca hints Neymar could return for Santos against Flamengo | OneFootball

Cuca has hinted Neymar could return for Santos against Flamengo in the Campeonato Brasileiro.

According to Diario Do Peixe, speaking after the 2-1 win over São Paulo on Friday, the coach said the forward might already be in condition. He added they will work through the days before the game and that the likelihood of involvement is high.

Neymar has been out since the second of September, when he left a goalless draw with Palmeiras at half-time in the Copa do Brasil. Tests showed a type 2B muscle injury to the right rectus femoris.

During rehabilitation, the number 10 progressed step by step. In late September he began physical transition, then moved on to regular ball work at CT Rei Pelé. Initial plans targeted a late October return, but he could now come back sooner.

He missed league matches against Internacional, Cruzeiro, Remo and São Paulo, as well as both quarter-final games against Atlético-MG in the Copa Sudamericana.

The staff will use the next training sessions to assess his fitness before deciding on his involvement. Santos host Flamengo at 19:30 on Thursday at Vila Belmiro in the 29th round.

Source: Diario Do Peixe

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