Neymar shines for Santos after turbulent week, best in 7 games | OneFootball

Involved in controversies after the game against Flamengo, Neymar responded on the field in Santos' victory over Palmeiras this Saturday at Vila Belmiro. According to SofaScore data, the forward had his best performance for Peixe in the last 7 matches, precisely at a decisive moment in the fight to get the team out of the relegation zone in the Brasileirão.

Summary on the field

Neymar didn't score against Palmeiras, but he had intense offensive participation. He took two shots, with one on target, and created a lot for his teammates, with 5 key passes and 4 crosses, 1 of them accurate.

Highly involved, the number 10 made 82 actions with the ball, completed 48 out of 57 passes (84% accuracy), with a good volume in the offensive field (40/51, 78%), and succeeded in 2 out of 3 dribbles he attempted. Additionally, he suffered 5 fouls and won 7 out of 10 ground duels.

Turbulent week

The last few days have been complicated for Neymar. Against Flamengo, the player got upset when substituted at the 40th minute of the second half, kicking a water cup that splashed on some teammates, before heading straight to the locker room. He also reported an alleged threat from the referee during the halftime of the match.

Amidst the pressure, the player saw a banner displayed in front of the training center with the message: “Neymar, let's just play ball”, reinforcing the fans' demand for the star to stay focused on the field.

On the other hand, there were also shows of support. In front of CT Rei Pelé, a banner with the phrase “Neymar, we are with you!” was displayed, demonstrating the solidarity of part of the fans towards the number 10, even amidst the controversies.

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