Neymar running out of time at Santos

Neymar has yet to return from injury.

There is light at the end of the tunnel as Neymar has just completed medical tests in Sao Paulo with positive signs after a semimembranous muscle injury in his left leg suffered on April 16. According to club sources, the former PSG and Barcelona star could return to competition within the next three weeks.

If his recovery goes smoothly, Santos fans could see Neymar in action in the final two games before the Club World Cup break: hosting Botafogo at home at Vila Belmiro (June 1) and away at Fortaleza (June 12).

This could be the last chance for fans to see Neymar in a home shirt if no extension is agreed. When the Brasileirão returns after a month-long hiatus, his current contract with Santos will be void.

The return of the former Samba prodigy to Santos has not been as smooth as expected. At the age of 33, Neymar has struggled with poor fitness and has been constantly injured. Playing only 9 matches (587 minutes), scoring 3 goals and having 3 assists is a modest achievement for a player who was once considered the successor to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Neymar's future is uncertain.

Neymar has also caused controversy off the pitch, as Santos prepared for their crucial Campeonato Paulista semi-final against Corinthians. The striker was spotted attending Carnival in Rio, sparking criticism and forcing him to make a public apology.

Additionally, Neymar's absence from the opening Brasileirão match against Vasco but his appearance in the King's League the following day raised doubts about his commitment to the team.

Most recently, this star continued to cause shock when he arbitrarily posted Santos' expected lineup with many changes compared to the current coach's choice - a move considered disrespectful to the coaching staff and caused a stir on Brazilian social networks.

Now, the pressure is on Neymar to prove his worth in the final matches before his contract expires. Can the former Brazilian prodigy recapture his peak form and convince Santos to extend his contract? The answer will be revealed in the coming weeks.

Source: https://znews.vn/neymar-can-thoi-gian-o-santos-post1552382.html