Neymar trains as usual with Santos squad after knee tests | OneFootball

Neymar trained normally with the Santos squad this Wednesday at the CT Rei Pelé. The attacking midfielder underwent some tests after having exams on his left knee.

The 33-year-old player felt some discomfort during the match against Mirassol last Wednesday, but stayed on the field and played all 90 minutes. He scored a goal and committed a penalty in the 1-1 draw at Vila Belmiro.

Because of the pain, the number 10 was rested for the game against Internacional on Monday at Beira-Rio. On Tuesday, he went to São Paulo to undergo exams.

According to president Marcelo Teixeira, Neymar felt fine after the activities and his knee did not swell.

Now, the star will continue to be evaluated to see if he is fit to play against Sport on Friday, in the 36th round of the Brazilian Championship. The team will finish preparations this Thursday.

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Besides Neymar…

For the clash with Leão, coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda will not be able to count on left-back Gonzalo Escobar, who was diagnosed with a muscle injury in his left thigh adductor.

Meanwhile, forward Lautaro Díaz, who did not play against Internacional due to discomfort in his right knee, did a physical workout on the pitch separate from the squad on Wednesday afternoon.

Final stretch

Santos has three more games left to play this season. Peixe faces Sport at Vila Belmiro, visits Juventude in Caxias do Sul, and ends the Brazilian Championship hosting Cruzeiro.

Currently, the alvinegro team sits just above the relegation zone with 38 points. The gap to Vitória, the first team outside the Z4, is just one point.

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