Neymar returns, worries follow

Neymar was forced to undergo surgery, facing the risk of missing the 2026 World Cup.

Neymar is at risk of missing the 2026 World Cup. Photo: Reuters .

On December 7, Neymar played the full 90 minutes and contributed greatly to Santos' 3-0 victory over Cruzeiro. This result helped Santos avoid the prospect of relegation.

Neymar's return is considered an important turning point, as he scored 5 goals in the last 4 matches of the season, becoming a spiritual and professional support for the whole team.

Speaking after the match, Neymar admitted that he had to play in pain: "I came back to Santos to do this, to help the team with all my ability. The past weeks have been really difficult. I am grateful to the people who have been by my side, because without them, I would not have been able to play with this knee."

It is known that Neymar refused to have surgery early to return to play for Santos for more than a month. After the 2025 season ends, he will take time to rest before going under the knife. The former Barcelona and PSG star did not reveal when he will return to play.

This immediately made Brazilian fans worried, especially when Neymar has not played for the national team since the loss to Uruguay in October 2023. Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti once affirmed that Neymar could only return to the team if he was in peak physical condition and form.

With surgery ahead and his age no longer young, Neymar's ability to participate in the 2026 World Cup is becoming a big question mark.

Neymar explodes On the morning of November 29, Neymar shone in the crucial match to help Santos beat Recife 3-0 to temporarily escape the relegation zone in round 36 of the Brazilian National Championship.

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