Neymar begins fitness work, Santos train with eye on Brasileirão opener | OneFootball

Santos returned to training this Monday after a goalless draw with Red Bull Bragantino in the Paulista Championship and began preparations for their debut in the Brasileirão on Wednesday. The main highlight for Peixe was the presence of Neymar, who started his physical transition on the field.

In a video released on the club's social media, the number 10 was seen running on the pitch at CT Rei Pelé, still wearing sneakers. The transition to the field is the final stage before progressing to ball work with the rest of the group.

Now, the star is closer to returning to play for Santos. Last season, he played the final games of Peixe in the Brasileirão with pain before undergoing surgery on his left knee. The last time he took to the field was against Cruzeiro, in the victory that secured the team's stay in the Série A of the Brasileirão and marked the end of the 2025 season.

It's worth noting that Santos' medical department already has three other players: Thaciano (right hamstring), Gustavo Henrique (right adductor muscle), and Tiquinho Soares (left calf).

Debut in the Brasileirão

This Wednesday, Santos visits Chapecoense in a match valid for the first round of the Brazilian Championship. The game kicks off at 8 PM (Brasília time) at Arena Condá, in Chapecó.

Situation in the Paulista

With the draw against Bragantino, Santos reached six points but remains in ninth position in the Paulista Championship. The top eight advance to the second phase of the State Championship. The bottom two are relegated.

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