Neymar trades barbs with Atlético-MG fans at Vila Belmiro, watches Santos win 2-0 | OneFootball

Neymar became involved in a verbal exchange with Atlético-MG supporters at Vila Belmiro on Wednesday while sidelined with a right thigh problem. According to Globo.com, he watched from a box as Santos won 2-0 in the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana quarter-finals.

A video circulating on social media shows him answering taunts from the away end. At one point he said he would still play better than the entire opposing team even without a knee.

From his box he showed concern during tense moments, lamented missed chances, then celebrated the goals scored by Willian Arão and Oliva.

The forward is recovering from the thigh issue and was not available to face Atlético-MG.

The second leg is next Wednesday, 16, in Belo Horizonte.

Source: Globo.com

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