Neymar works in Santos gym during recovery from right thigh injury | OneFootball

Neymar, Santos's attacking midfielder, is undergoing gym-based rehabilitation for a right thigh injury at CT Rei Pelé. On Monday he shared photos of exercises under the supervision of fitness coach Ricardo Rosa.

According to Globo.com, the No 10 felt the problem late in the first half against Palmeiras last Wednesday in the Copa do Brasil quarter-final.

Medical tests on Friday confirmed a type 2B injury to the right rectus femoris. The muscle is central to lifting the leg, flexing the hip and extending the knee. It is considered a moderate injury, involving a partial fibre tear with swelling and severe pain.

He is expected to miss at least 10 matches in the run-in, with a projected recovery of six to eight weeks.

To reduce the risk of relapse, Neymar's camp will not fast-track his rehabilitation, given his injury history, including an issue in the same area last year.

Source: Globo.com

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