Neymar responds to Atlético-MG taunts during Santos’ 2-0 victory at Vila Belmiro | OneFootball

Neymar exchanged words with Atlético-MG fans while watching Santos’ 2-0 victory at Vila Belmiro in the Copa Sul-Americana quarter-final first leg on Wednesday.

According to Diario Do Peixe, the forward, sidelined by a right thigh problem, watched from a stadium box and appeared in footage posted on social media responding to taunts from Atlético-MG supporters.

In the exchange he told them that even without a knee he still plays better than their whole team.

Neymar stayed for the full 90 minutes, reacting to major moments, showing concern at times, lamenting missed chances and celebrating the goals by Willian Arão and Christian Oliva.

He has not featured since sustaining the muscle issue in his right thigh, missed this tie as a result, and remains in recovery.

The sides meet again on Wednesday 16 at 19:00 at Arena MRV for the return leg. With the 2-0 advantage from Vila Belmiro, Santos can lose by up to one goal and still progress to the semi-final.

Source: Diario Do Peixe

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