Neymar laments Vojvoda's exit and calls for a change of attitude at Santos | OneFootball

Juan Pablo Vojvoda was dismissed after Santos’ defeat to Internacional, by 2-1, last Wednesday, in the seventh round of the Brasileirão. Neymar lamented the departure of the Argentine, acknowledged the poor phase of the Alvinegro Praiano, and called for a “change of attitude” from the team, which will now be coached by Cuca.

Although he only played 13 times while Vojvoda was Santos’ coach, Neymar praised the Argentine manager. Under his command, the number 10 of the Alvinegro Praiano scored eight goals, provided two assists, and helped in the fight against relegation during last season.

“It’s tough to see a great coach, a great person leave. It’s always very complicated to go through this,” said the striker, in an interview with Diário do Peixe.

Dealing with many physical problems, Neymar has only played four times this season and has not repeated his performances from 2025. As a result, he saw Santos fighting against relegation in the Campeonato Paulista and the team has not had a good start in the Brasileirão.

In the first seven rounds of the Brazilian Championship, Santos has only earned six points and is in 16th place. Currently, the team has just one more point than Internacional, the first team in the relegation zone (Z4).

“This reflects our performance on the field, because we know we’re not doing well, that we weren’t playing well. We couldn’t do what the coach was asking of us,” Neymar continued.

“The staff changes and a new staff comes in, but the players are the same. I think we have to change our attitude, our mindset, and our games… Because no matter what staff comes in, if we keep going like this, it’s going to be tough,” he concluded.

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