Neymar speaks out after Santos crash out in Paulista quarter-finals | OneFootball

After Santos lost to Novorizontino 2-1 and was consequently eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Campeonato Paulista, Neymar took to social media to express himself.

The number 10 posted two images from the game, both in black and white, with a motivational caption: “Faith and keep working,” wrote the Peixe star.

In 2026, the number 10 has played only two matches since recovering from knee surgery: he came on in the second half of the 6-0 victory over Velo Clube and was a starter in the 2-1 defeat to Novorizontino.

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Sunday's match was Neymar's first as a starter for Santos this season and the only one in which he played the full ninety minutes. However, the forward's performance was not encouraging, as he emerged as one of the villains for losing the ball in the play that led to Novorizontino's first goal.

Will he go to the World Cup?

With Santos eliminated from the State Championship, Neymar will have fewer opportunities to prove himself to Carlo Ancelotti. The forward will have only three matches before the call-up for the last FIFA Date before the 2026 World Cup.

The star has not been called up to the national team since Ancelotti's arrival. His last appearance with the Brazilian team was in October 2023, when he suffered a severe knee injury. Since then, he has been trying to regain his place.

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