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·19 September 2025

Neymar injury: expected return and matches he'll miss 🤕

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The forward Neymar is expected to be AT LEAST a month away from the fields due to the injury suffered in his right thigh.

The return forecast was released by journalist Lucas Musetti. Earlier, Santos itself had reported on the injury.


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If this one-month forecast is confirmed, Neymar will definitely miss five Santos games in the Brazilian Championship:

  1. 09/21, Sunday, 8:30 pm: São Paulo (H)
  2. 09/28, Sunday, 6:30 pm: RB Bragantino (A)
  3. 10/01, Wednesday, 9:30 pm: Grêmio (H)
  4. 10/04 or 10/05, to be determined: Ceará (A)
  5. 10/15 or 10/16, to be determined: Corinthians (H)

In addition, Neymar is also expected to miss the Brazilian National Team, which has TWO friendlies scheduled for October.

  1. 10/10, Friday, at 8 am: South Korea (A)
  2. 10/14, Tuesday, at 7:30 am: Japan (A)

In an optimistic forecast, Neymar could return against Vitória (on October 19) or against Botafogo (on October 26).

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According to Lucas Musetti, the star will undergo new exams this Saturday (20) for more details about this injury.

So, do you believe Neymar will be in the 2026 World Cup? Leave your comment!

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.


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