Neymar set for first away Brasileirão outing with Santos at Vasco | OneFootball

Neymar will make his first away appearance of this Brasileirão for Santos on Sunday, starting against Vasco at São Januário at 16:00 Brasília, in round 23. The club are trying to climb out of the relegation zone.

According to Globo.com, the revived No 10 has shown clear, positive leadership on and off the pitch, viewed internally as one of the few factors that could underpin progress this year. People close to the squad say he is very excited about real chances in the Copa do Brasil and Sul-Americana, while mindful the league must not unravel late on.

After behavioural issues earlier in the season, he appeared in a club video before the Macará match, acting as a motivator and stressing unity and turning the group into a true team.

He was among the most vocal in a private meeting at CT Rei Pelé with Torcida Jovem leaders, and has repeated the plea publicly. He has asked supporters not to boo during games and to pack Vila Belmiro to restore its fortress feel.

His influence has grown on the pitch too. Operating closer to goal, sometimes off the left and sometimes through the middle, he produced a string of dangerous passes against Macará and provided both assists.

In this league he has six goals and two assists from nine appearances, all at home. He also needs to manage his yellow cards, having already served two suspensions.

Source: Globo.com

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