📹 Official: Neymar returns early, named in squad for Santos v Fortaleza | OneFootball

The wait is over for Santos fans! After all, Neymar has recovered from the injury to the rectus femoris muscle in his right thigh that kept him off the field for more than 40 days.

The number 10 has been named by coach Juan Pablo Vojvoda to face Fortaleza this Saturday (1st), at Vila Belmiro, at 4 p.m. (Brasília time). 

The match is of utmost importance for Santos, who are suffering in 16th place with 32 points, and have the famous "six-point game" against Leão do Pici, who have 27 points and are in 18th place.

Without playing since September 14, when he was on the field for 81 minutes in the 1-1 draw with Atlético-MG in the 23rd round, Neymar is expected to start on the bench after recovering from a grade 2 injury to his right thigh.

The initial plan for Neymar and Santos was for the star to be available starting November 6, for the match against Palmeiras, or November 9, to face Flamengo. 

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