Neymar picks up thigh injury, misses Santos v São Paulo derby | OneFootball

Neymar has been diagnosed with a rectus femoris muscle injury in his right thigh. The attacking midfielder will miss the Santos team in the derby against São Paulo this Sunday, for the 24th round of the Brazilian Championship.

The number 10 complained of pain in the area during last Thursday’s training session at CT Rei Pelé. He underwent tests this morning and did not train with the squad this morning at Vila Belmiro.

Neymar has already begun treatment at CEPRAF, under the guidance of Santos’ Medical Department.

Positive streak

Neymar played in nine of Peixe’s last 10 matches. He only missed the defeat to Bahia, due to a suspension. During this period, he even had a “mild edema in the adductor muscle,” but recovered in time not to miss any games for the club.

Recently, the club’s Health Department coordinator, Rodrigo Zogaib, highlighted the great form of the 33-year-old player.

History

This is Neymar’s third injury since he returned to Santos at the end of January. In total, he has played 21 matches, with six goals and three assists.

Probable lineup

Without Neymar, a possible Santos lineup against São Paulo is: Brazão; Mayke, Adonis Frías, Luan Peres and Escobar; Zé Rafael, João Schmidt, Victor Hugo and Neymar; Guilherme and Lautaro Díaz (Tiquinho Soares).

Next Santos match

Table situation

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